Mirassol thrash Bahia and close in on the Brasileirão’s top four | OneFootball

This Sunday, Mirassol thrashed Bahia 5-1 at Estádio Campos Maia, in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. João Victor, Chico Costa, Lucas Ramon, Alesson, and Cristian scored to secure the victory, while Rodrigo Nestor scored for the visitors.

With the result, the surprising Mirassol reaches 35 points and occupies the sixth position. Meanwhile, Bahia remains with 36, in fourth place.

Mirassol returns to the field next Saturday, after the FIFA date, when they visit Grêmio, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Bahia faces Confiança this Wednesday, at 9:30 PM, at Batistão, for the first match of the Copa do Nordeste final.

The goals

Mirassol opened the scoring just two minutes in. Reinaldo took a corner from the left side of the attack and defender João Victor appeared behind the defense to finish from inside the small area.

At the 21st minute of the first half, Mirassol extended their lead. Chico da Costa received a cross from Negueba from the right and volleyed the ball to score the second goal of the match.

The third goal for the home team came at the 29th minute, with Lucas Ramon. The full-back picked up a rebound from goalkeeper Ronaldo's save from Negueba's shot and shot low to extend the lead.

At the 13th minute of the second half, Alesson increased Mirassol's advantage. The forward took advantage of a scramble involving goalkeeper Ronaldo and finished unmarked.

Cristian scored another for the home team at the 29th minute. The forward received a cross from Carlos Eduardo from the right and finished from inside the area.

Mirassol even scored a sixth with Carlos Eduardo at the 41st minute, but the forward was offside. At the 42nd minute, Rodrigo Nestor received a through pass from Jean Lucas and finished in the goalkeeper Walter's corner, reducing the deficit for Bahia.

MATCH DETAILS

MIRASSOL 5 X 1 BAHIA

Championship: 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship Date: August 31, 2025, Sunday Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio Campos Maia, in Mirassol. Referee: Marcelo de Lima Henrique (CE) Assistants: Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE) and Renan Aguiar da Costa (CE) VAR: Rodrigo D Alonso Ferreira (SC)

GOALS Mirassol: João Victor, at 2' of 1st half; Francisco da Costa, at 22' of 1st half; Lucas Ramon, at 30' of 1st half; Alesson, at 13' of 2nd half and Cristian Renato at 29' of 2nd half. Bahia: Rodrigo Nestor, at 42' of 2nd half.

MIRASSOL: Walter, Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes, Reinaldo, Neto Moura, José Aldo (Matheus Bianqui), Danielzinho (Chico Kim), Edson Carioca (Alesson), Chico da Costa (Cristian), Negueba (Carlos Eduardo) Coach: Rafael Guanaes

BAHIA: Ronaldo, Santiago Arias, David Duarte, Santiago Mingo, Luciano Juba, Acevedo (Rezende), Jean Lucas, Cauly (Tiago), Everton Ribeiro (Rodrigo Nestor), Erick Pulga, Kayky (Sanabria) Coach: Rogério Ceni

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