Mirassol stun Internacional with first-half blitz in Brasileirão upset
Mirassol FC produced a composed away performance to defeat SC Internacional 2–1 on matchday 12 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, holding off a late rally in Porto Alegre.
The visitors struck first in the 22nd minute. Lucas Oliveira opened the scoring for Mirassol, finishing a move set up by Alesson to give the underdogs an early 1–0 lead. Oliveira had already been in the referee’s book by then, picking up a yellow card in the 19th minute, but he quickly made amends on the scoreboard.
Mirassol doubled their advantage just before the interval. Once again Alesson was the provider, this time assisting André Luis in the 45th minute as the forward made it 2–0, putting Internacional under serious pressure heading into half-time.
Internacional, backed by their home support, reshuffled at the break with Johan Carbonero replacing Braian Aguirre. Further attacking changes followed in the second half, including the introductions of Tabata, Alerrandro, Thiago Maia and Kayky as the hosts searched for a way back. Mirassol responded with their own substitutions to manage the game, bringing on Neto Moura, Carlos Eduardo, Edson Carioca, Victor Luis and Nathan.
The second period featured a series of bookings for the visitors, with goalkeeper Alex Muralha, José Aldo and Walter all shown yellow cards between the 54th and 62nd minutes. Internacional head coach Paulo Pezzolano had earlier been booked in the 42nd minute.
Internacional finally found a lifeline deep into stoppage time. In the 90+3rd minute, Alan Patrick pulled one back, converting after an assist from Rafael Borré to make it 2–1. The late goal set up a tense finish but Mirassol held firm to secure all three points.
With only goals, cards and substitutions recorded in the available data, no further match statistics or detailed incidents are currently accessible. For more on this fixture, visit the full match page on Ballaxy: Internacional vs Mirassol.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SE Palmeiras
|
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 33 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
CR Flamengo
|
13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 27 | D W W W W |
| 3 |
Fluminense FC
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | L W W L D |
| 4 |
São Paulo FC
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 24 | D W L L W |
| 5 |
CA Paranaense
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 23 | D W L W L |
| 6 |
EC Bahia
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 22 | D D L W L |
| 7 |
RB Bragantino
|
14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 20 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Coritiba FBC
|
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 19 | L L W D D |
| 9 |
EC Vitória
|
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 18 | W L D W D |
| 10 |
Botafogo FR
|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 26 | -1 | 17 | L D W D W |
| 11 |
CA Mineiro
|
14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 17 | W L L L W |
| 12 |
SC Internacional
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 17 | W D L D W |
| 13 |
CR Vasco da Gama
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 17 | D L W D L |
| 14 |
Grêmio FBPA
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 17 | D W L D D |
| 15 |
Cruzeiro EC
|
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 16 | L W W W L |
| 16 |
Santos FC
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 15 | D D L W L |
| 17 |
SC Corinthians Paulista
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 15 | L W D D L |
| 18 |
Mirassol FC
|
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 19 |
Clube do Remo
|
14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 11 | W L L D D |
| 20 |
Chapecoense AF
|
13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 8 | L L L L D |
