Alex Muralha lowest rated as Mirassol exit Copa do Brasil to Grêmio | OneFootball

Mirassol’s player ratings following their Copa do Brasil round of 16 exit to Grêmio made grim reading for Alex Muralha, who was marked as the poorest performer, while João Victor stood out.

According to Globo.com, the first half set the tone. Early on, Muralha was rounded by Carlos Vinícius before João Victor cleared off the line at 25 minutes. A left-sided cross then caused panic with Villasanti close to scoring, and the goalkeeper was beaten from a free-kick after a poorly set wall.

At the back, Gabriel Knesowitsch slid in rashly and almost conceded a penalty at 28 minutes, though he recovered to post strong defensive numbers. Reinaldo carried most of the threat, delivering four key passes and completing six of 11 crosses. Igor Formiga was subdued, finding just one of five crosses and losing the ball 15 times.

Debutant Wallisson was busy but wasteful with 19 turnovers. Denilson and Edson Carioca failed to impose themselves and were withdrawn at half-time, while Shaylon improved the side from the restart. Fernandinho injected urgency, completing six dribbles.

Bruno Santos briefly had Mirassol level in the second half, but the goal was ruled out because the ball struck André Luis’s arm in the build-up, with André Luis otherwise quiet. Alesson, still regaining rhythm after injury, missed a good chance 10 minutes into the half, and Gustavo Mosquito struggled, failing all three dribbles and losing the ball 11 times. Coach Rafael Guanaes’ plan faltered before the interval, yet his changes lifted Mirassol and gave them a route to chase parity.

Source: Globo.com

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