São Paulo falters at home and is defeated by Mirassol by 2 to 0

São Paulo hosted Mirassol this Saturday (24), at MorumBis, in a match valid for the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match ended with the victory of the neighboring team, being Mirassol's first away game in this Brasileirão.

AGENDA

São Paulo will face Talleres next Tuesday (27), at 7pm (Brasília time), at MorumBis, for the Conmembol Libertadores game. For the Brasileirão, they will face São Paulo next Saturday (31), at 6:30pm (Brasília time). Mirassol will face Sport on Monday (1), at 11am (Brasília time), for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship.

FIRST HALF

The first half was balanced, with a lot of fighting in the midfield and few clear chances to score. Early on, Lucas Ramon shot dangerously, but Alan Franco saved. São Paulo responded with a free kick taken by Luciano, saved by Walter. Lucas Ferreira tried to create on the right, but found it difficult. Tricolor had more possession, but was pressured when moving the ball out and resorted to long passes. They created danger with crosses and shots by Pablo Maia and Arboleda, but without success. Mirassol relied on high marking and quick plays. Lucas Ramon collided with goalkeeper Rafael, who needed treatment. Neto Moura was booked and is suspended for the next game. The half ended goalless, with both teams alternating dominance, but with little objectivity in attack.

SECOND HALF

The second half began with few clear chances, but with São Paulo looking to attack more and Mirassol well positioned defensively. The match became more exciting with Mirassol's GOAL in the 22nd minute: Edson Carioca made a good play on the right, passed to Lucas Ramon, who finished; Rafael failed to defend and Gabriel took advantage of the rebound to open the scoring.

São Paulo tried to react, mainly with Rodriguinho and Enzo Díaz, who created a good chance, but the midfielder's shot went over. The team continued to press, but lacked finishing and creation.

At the end of the match, in the 44th minute, Chico Kim was brought down by Enzo Díaz inside the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty, and Reinaldo struck firmly to score Mirassol's second goal , sealing the victory. São Paulo had more possession and volume of play, but Mirassol was more efficient in the few opportunities it created. And it ended like this: São Paulo 0 x 2 Mirassol.