Barreal strike earns Santos a point after Mirassol VAR red | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Santos drew 1-1 with Mirassol at Estádio Urbano Caldeira. Carlos Eduardo put Mirassol ahead in the 36th minute with a low left-footed strike from outside the box. Alvaro Barreal equalised for Peixe (68.) from Neymar's pass, and Wallisson was then sent off (73.) after a VAR review upgraded his card. Alvinegro Praiano controlled the game with 64.1% possession and 21 attempts to five as Walter repeatedly kept the visitors level. Peixe remain 14th and visit Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil next, while Mirassol stay 17th and host Palmeiras in the league.

Player of the Match: Barreal drove Alvinegro Praiano forward, scoring the equaliser, firing five attempts and winning four tackles before going off.

Stat of the Match: Walter produced six saves, a big reason Mirassol left with a point.

Three Things We Learned: Peixe's volume told the story: 21 attempts, seven on target and 10 corners off 64.1% possession. Neymar created consistently, delivering the assist and making six key passes with three efforts on target. Mirassol's resilience hinged on Walter and deep defending, shown by 36 clearances after Wallisson's red card forced a backs-to-the-wall finish.