Mirassol vs Coritiba

Coritiba ground out a 1-0 away victory over Mirassol at the Estádio Maião on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to three matches in the Brasileirão Serie A. Joaquín Lavega struck the decisive blow in the 18th minute, pouncing on a loose ball inside the box after a goalmouth scramble to fire past goalkeeper Walter. The hosts thought they had taken an early lead when Alesson found the net in the third minute, only for the goal to be chalked off for offside. Despite dominating possession with 64%, Mirassol could not find an equalizer. Breno Lopes came agonizingly close, rattling the crossbar in the 38th minute, but Coritiba's rearguard held firm. The result pushes Coritiba firmly into the top half of the table after seven rounds. For Mirassol, it was a frustrating evening at home that leaves them searching for consistency in the early weeks of the campaign.