Flaco López on target, Palmeiras ease past Mirassol in Barueri | OneFootball

Palmeiras defeated Mirassol 1-0 and temporarily takes the lead in the Paulista Championship. With a goal by Flaco López, the Verdão remains unbeaten in the 2026 season with a 100% success rate.

Electric Start

After a long time, Palmeiras has a very good start to the game. With combinations, close play, shots, and pressure on the opponent's ball exit. Verdão not only played its best game of 2026 but the best in a long time.

First Half

At five minutes, Palmeiras poses a threat to Mirassol's goal for the first time. Giay shoots from outside the area and Gustavo Gómez deflects, the ball skims the crossbar. Green pressure! Marlon Freitas shoots precisely and almost scores for Verdão, on the rebound, Maurício wins a corner.

At seven, a beautiful play by Verdão with Sosa and Maurício, who passes to Vitor Roque, but the number nine's shot is blocked. At 17, Giay misses a pass and Mirassol arrives for the first time, Carlos Miguel defends securely.

At 35, Ramón Sosa and Maurício create another good play and leave Vitor Roque face to face with Walter, but the number nine missed the chance.

Second Half

At 52 minutes, Maurício finds Vitor Roque, who shoots wide of the goal. At 64, Mirassol scares and almost opens the score. In the second half, the teams slowed down and did not create much in the first fifteen minutes.

At 71, goal for Palmeiras! Ramón Sosa crosses into the area and Flaco López scores his first goal of the 2026 season.

Concerning Situation

Substituted with pain, forward Vitor Roque was caught by CazéTV's broadcast with his hands on his head and ice on his knee. Before leaving, the forward had fallen on the field.Update: In a press conference, Abel Ferreira commented on not knowing about Vitor Roque's physical condition. Later, Flaco López said that his teammate was fine and in good condition. The Palmeiras number nine left the stadium without limping.

What's Next?

Undefeated, Palmeiras returns to the field next Tuesday (20th), when they face Novorizontino at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium, at 8 pm (Brasília time).

Match Details

Palmeiras 1-0 Mirassol

Location: Arena Barueri, in BarueriDate and time: January 17, 2025, Wednesday, 8:30 pm (Brasília time)Referee: João Vitor Gobbi (SP)Assistants: Neuza Ines Back (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)VAR:   Adriano de Assis Miranda (SP)Yellow cards: Abel Ferreira, Ramón Sosa, and Carlos Miguel (PAL); Rafael Guanaes, Shaylon, João Victor, Renato Marques, and Reinaldo (MIR)Goals: Flaco López (1-0, at 71/2H)

PALMEIRAS: Carlos Miguel, Giay, Gustavo Gómez (Benedetti, at 46/2H), Bruno Fuchs, and Arthur (Piquerez, at 77/2H); Luís Pacheco (Emiliano Martínez, at 77/2H), Marlon Freitas, Maurício, and Ramón Sosa; Bruno Rodrigues (Flaco López, at 57/2H) and Vitor Roque (Riquelme Fillipi, at 57/2H). Coach: Abel Ferreira.

MIRASSOL: Walter, Daniel Borges, João Victor, Luiz Otávio, and Reinaldo; Neto Moura, Yuri Lara, and Eduardo; Shaylon, Alesson, and André Luis. Coach: Rafael Guanaes.

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