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Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Urbano Caldeira
Serie A
SantosSTS
0 – 1
2ND HALF 62
MirassolMIR
Live : 2nd Half
Round 24 Regular Season
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Goal
Eduardo  - 36'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Benjamín Rollheiser → João Schmidt
5th Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Japa → Eduardo 
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Wallisson → Gustavo Cazonatti
4th Substitution
Event
Gabriel Bontempo → Rony
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
Eduardo 
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
28'
Event
Lucas Oliveira → Gabriel
1st Substitution
24'
Event
Neto Moura
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
24'
Event
Orlando Neto
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
22'
Event
Gabriel
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
João Schmidt
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'

Match Commentary

61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Benjamin Rollheiser comes on for Joao Schmidt Urbano.
58
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal's left-footed shot is blocked.
55
Attempt Attempt
Joao Schmidt Urbano takes a left-footed shot but misses.
55
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Gabriel Bontempo replaces Ronielson da Silva Barbosa.
45
Update Update
Willian Souza Arao da Silva's header is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Lucas da Cruz Oliveira is saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves scores with a left-footed shot.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Carlos Eduardo De Oliveira Alves scores to make it 0-1.
36
Attempt Attempt
Antonio Francisco Moura Neto takes a right-footed shot but misses.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Barbosa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
28
Substitution Substitution
Lucas da Cruz Oliveira is substituted off for Gabriel Knesowitsch.
24
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Antonio Francisco Moura Neto.
23
Attempt Attempt
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior takes a right-footed shot but misses.
22
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Gabriel Knesowitsch.
20
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Antonio Francisco Moura Neto.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Gabriel Knesowitsch.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Edina Batista.

Statistics

Possession
STS
57%
MIR
43%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 0
2 Shots 1
32 Dangerous attacks 10
57 Possession 43
8 Corners 1
8 Free kicks 5
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

3 Goal Kicks 6
2 Substitutions 3
12 Throwins 19
3 Successful Headers 8
9 Dribble Attempts 21
6 Successful Dribbles 10
67 Successful Dribbles Percentage 48

Attacking

102 Attacks 62
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

26 Long Passes 40
368 Passes 281
307 Successful Passes 214
83 Successful Passes Percentage 76
6 Key Passes 2
11 Successful Long Passes 12
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 30

Defensive

1 Saves 3
15 Tackles 8
20 Interceptions 14
30 Duels Won 31

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 3
3 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

5 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Edina Alves Batista

Starting XI ▼

77
Gabriel Brazão
Gabriel Brazão Goalkeeper
6.71
14
Luan Peres
Luan Peres Defender
6.67
15
Willian Arão
Willian Arão Defender
6.83
18
Igor Vinícius
Igor Vinícius Defender
6.69
31
Gonzalo Escobar
Gonzalo Escobar Defender
6.83
5
João Schmidt
João Schmidt Midfielder
6.82
32
Benjamín Rollheiser
Benjamín Rollheiser
Attacker61'
6.9
10
Neymar
Neymar Midfielder
7.47
11
Rony
Rony Midfielder
6.72
8
Gabriel Bontempo
Gabriel Bontempo
Midfielder46'
22
Álvaro Barreal
Álvaro Barreal Midfielder
6.91
48
Gustavo Henrique
Gustavo Henrique Midfielder
6.63
9
Gabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa Attacker
7.02
Referee : Edina Alves Batista

Starting XI ▼

22
Walter
Walter Goalkeeper
6.74
3
Willian Machado
Willian Machado Defender
7.05
6
Reinaldo
Reinaldo Defender
6.91
32
Igor Formiga
Igor Formiga Defender
6.96
34
João Victor
João Victor Defender
6.94
25
Neto Moura
Neto Moura Midfielder
6.8
33
Eduardo
Eduardo Midfielder
6.63
5
Japa
Japa
Midfielder61'
6.44
44
Gabriel
Gabriel Midfielder
6.86
2
Lucas Oliveira
Lucas Oliveira
Defender28'
6.7
55
Gustavo Cazonatti
Gustavo Cazonatti Midfielder
6.78
80
Wallisson
Wallisson
Midfielder61'
6.55
77
Alesson
Alesson Midfielder
6.8
30
Bruno Santos
Bruno Santos Attacker
6.68

CONTEXT

The second half has reached minute 45 with Santos and Mirassol locked in a tense contest. Santos, the pre-match stronger side, has asserted greater control through higher possession and chance creation, yet Mirassol has emerged as the live leader. The xG distribution favors Santos substantially while Mirassol operates more efficiently on limited opportunities. No cards have altered the numerical balance, allowing both teams to maintain their structures. The game shows clear divergence from pre-match signals where Santos was expected to dictate terms. Mirassol's ability to stay ahead despite lower possession and xG highlights a compact defensive approach paired with clinical transitions. Santos continues to probe for openings through sustained pressure in midfield and wide areas.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The second half at minute 45 sees Mirassol as live leader through compact defending and efficient transitions.
  • Structural vs live: Mirassol leads live despite Santos being the pre-match stronger team, creating a clear divergence from expectations.
  • Projection vs live: Live leadership by Mirassol sits in neutral alignment with pre-match projections amid ongoing structural shifts.
  • xG trend: Santos generates the stronger xG trend through sustained pressure while Mirassol converts limited chances effectively.
  • Possession profile: Santos holds the majority of possession and builds patiently compared to Mirassol's more direct approach.
  • Event impact: Absence of red cards keeps both sides at full strength with efficiency remaining in line with pre-match signals.
  • Second-half outlook: Mirassol's lead persists into the later stages despite Santos' xG and possession edge, pointing to continued pressure.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Alves Batista
E. Alves Batista
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
N. Back
N. Back
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Bevilaqua Costa
F. Bevilaqua Costa
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Pfleger
J. Pfleger
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Santos A. Stival
A. Stival
VS
Mirassol R. Silva Guanaes
R. Silva Guanaes
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.95
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vasco da Gama Rank: 62 W
Athletico PR Rank: 65 L
São Paulo Rank: 63 D
Chapecoense Rank: 52 D
Botafogo Rank: 65 L
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Flamengo Rank: 75 L
Cruzeiro Rank: 69 L
Remo Rank: 57 W
Vasco da Gama Rank: 61 D
Grêmio Rank: 62 W
Athletico PR Rank: 65 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.25
63.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Santos
Mirassol
Power Score
64.25
63.01
League Position
14
17
Global Rank
406
452

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Santos — Opponent-weighted form score
Mirassol — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Santos Mirassol

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Santos

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Mirassol

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Santos
vs
Mirassol
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Santos Mirassol
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
74%
31%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-1.08 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Santos Mirassol
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
31%
74%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.03 vs -1.08
Santos
Mirassol
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Santos
vs
Mirassol
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Santos Mirassol
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Santos 0.00
Mirassol 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Santos Mirassol
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Santos 0.00
Mirassol 0.00
Santos
Mirassol
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • STS had peak pressure around 59'.
  • STS started the game with stronger pressure.
STS Pressure MIR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: STS reached the top pressure at 59' (63.24).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Santos STS Home
3 matches
Mirassol MIR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
3
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T19:30:26+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 24 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Urbano Caldeira
Capacity
16798
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Edina Alves Batista
Neuza Ines Back
Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa
Julio Cesar Pfleger

CONCLUSION

Santos continues to dominate territory and chance creation in the second half yet trails on the qualitative ledger to a disciplined Mirassol side. The pre-match favoritism toward Santos has not translated into live control as Mirassol exploits transitions and maintains structure. With no dismissals disrupting the flow, both teams retain their tactical options for the remaining period. Santos must increase the tempo and precision in the final third to overturn the current trend. Mirassol will look to protect its advantage through compact lines and quick counters. The divergence between expected dominance and actual leadership sets up an intriguing close to the match.