Vitória claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mirassol at Barradão. The deciding moment of the match came in the 27th minute of the first half, when Baralhas broke the deadlock with a brilliant individual effort.
Receiving the ball on the right, the midfielder unleashed a powerful shot from within the box that found the back of the net, making him the standout player of the match. Baralhas not only scored the only goal but also attempted two shots on target, showcasing his attacking prowess.
Another key player for Vitória was goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo, who made an impressive five saves to keep a clean sheet against Mirassol.
Under the guidance of coach Jair Ventura, Vitória lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Lucas Arcanjo in goal; Nathan Mendes, Camutanga, Cacá, and Ramon forming the defensive line; Baralhas, Matheuzinho Fogaça, and Emmanuel Martínez controlling the midfield; and Aitor Cantalapiedra, Renato Kayzer, and Erick leading the attack.
On the other side, Mirassol, coached by Rafael Guanaes, also opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Walter in goal; Igor Formiga, João Victor, Willian Machado, and Reinaldo in defense; Neto Moura, Yuri, and Gabriel Pires in midfield; and Antonio Galeano, Tiquinho Soares, and Negueba up front.
The match, refereed by Wagner Magalhães, was tightly contested, with both teams creating chances. For its next fixture, Vitória will travel to face Cruzeiro, while Mirassol will visit Botafogo.
Currently, Vitória holds the 10th position in the standings with 10 points, while Mirassol sits in 18th place with just 6 points in the championship.
Substitutions for Vitória
57’ 2T – Ramon out for Jamerson Bahia; Renato Kayzer out for Renzo López
68’ 2T – Erick out for Anderson Pato; Aitor Cantalapiedra out for Diego Tarzia; Antonio Galeano out for Everton Galdino
73’ 2T – Matheuzinho Fogaça out for Ronald Lopes
Yellow Cards for Vitória:
51’ 1T – Emmanuel Martínez (unsporting behavior); 22’ 2T – Matheuzinho Fogaça (time wasting); 45’ 2T – Baralhas (insulting or disapproving the referee)
Substitutions for Mirassol
45’ 2T – Gabriel Pires out for Edson Carioca
60’ 2T – Neto Moura out for Denilson
61’ 2T – Yuri out for Shaylon
72’ 2T – Igor Formiga out for Alesson
Yellow Cards for Mirassol:
23’ 1T – Gabriel Pires (unsporting behavior); 24’ 2T – Reinaldo (unsporting behavior); 26’ 2T – Edson Carioca (unsporting behavior)