Coritiba hold firm at Mirassol as Lavega strikes | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Mirassol were beaten 1-0 by Coritiba at the Maião. In the first minute of first half stoppage time, Alesson headed against the bar from close range. Joaquín Lavega then settled it (64.), turning in from close range. Coxa's goalkeeper made six saves as Mirassol were denied despite 69.2% possession and 21 attempts. Coxa-Branca rise from sixth to fifth and visit Athletico Paranaense next, while Mirassol visit Vitória.

Player of the Match: Pedro Rangel underpinned the win with six saves and calm handling under a barrage of 42 crosses.

Stat of the Match: Coxa made 36 clearances, a snapshot of how deep they defended after taking the lead.

Three Things We Learned: Mirassol had 69.2% possession and 21 attempts yet could not find a finish. Negueba created seven key passes, repeatedly supplying the box. Coxa won 58.8% of tackles compared with Mirassol's 25.0%, reflecting the visitors' edge in duels.