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Thrilling Draw in Mirassol Leaves Fans on Edge
Mirassol and Cruzeiro played out a vibrant and emotional 2-2 draw at the Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia. The match, part of the third round of the Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by intensity and controversial refereeing decisions.
Cruzeiro opened the scoring in the 23rd minute thanks to Wanderson, who capitalized on an excellent assist from L. Romero. However, Mirassol reacted strongly, with Nathan Fogaca equalizing in the 38th minute. In the second half, Negueba put Mirassol ahead in the 53rd minute, giving his team the lead.
The match was filled with cards, with four yellow cards for Mirassol and two for Cruzeiro in the first 45 minutes. A goal by A. Galeano for Mirassol was disallowed by VAR for offside in the 75th minute. Just when it seemed that the victory would stay at home, Kaio Jorge scored a penalty for Cruzeiro in the 85th minute, tying the game. The tension increased even further when Yuri Lara of Mirassol was sent off with a red card in the 90th minute.
Statistically, Mirassol dominated possession with 56% and generated more goal-scoring opportunities, with 18 total shots, 10 of which were on target. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, had 44% possession and 9 total shots, with 4 on target. Referee Braulio Da Silva Machado from Brazil had a prominent role in a high-intensity match.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 46 Gerson came in and Matheus Henrique went out., at minute 46 Wanderson came in and L. Sinisterra went out., at minute 64 L. Romero came in and Lucas Silva went out., at minute 79 Fagner came in and William went out., at minute 89 Christian came in and Kenji went out.
Substitutions mirassol: at minute 55 Igor Formiga came in and Igor Carius went out., at minute 65 Neto Moura came in and Yuri Lara went out., at minute 65 Alesson came in and Carlos Eduardo went out., at minute 70 Eduardo came in and A. Galeano went out., at minute 71 Nathan Fogaca came in and Everton Galdino went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mirassol
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