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

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

Electric Start

After a long time, Palmeiras had a very strong start to the match. With quick passes, close play, shots, and pressure on the opponent's ball out. Verdão not only played their best match of 2026 so far, but their best in a long time.

First Half

At five minutes, Palmeiras threatened Mirassol's goal for the first time. Giay shot from outside the box and Gustavo Gómez deflected it, the ball went just over the crossbar. Verdão pressure! Marlon Freitas curled a shot and almost scored for Verdão, and on the rebound, Maurício won a corner.

At seven minutes, a beautiful play from Verdão with Sosa and Maurício, who passed to Vitor Roque, but the number nine's shot was blocked. At 17, Giay missed a pass and Mirassol had their first chance, but Carlos Miguel made a safe save.

At 35, Ramón Sosa and Maurício combined well again and left Vitor Roque one-on-one with Walter, but the number nine missed the chance.

Second Half

At 52 minutes, Maurício found Vitor Roque, who shot just wide. At 64, Mirassol threatened and almost opened the scoring. In the second half, both teams slowed down and didn't create much in the first fifteen minutes.

At 71, goal for Palmeiras! Ramón Sosa crossed into the box and Flaco López scored his first goal of the 2026 season.

A Worrying Situation

Substituted due to pain, striker Vitor Roque was caught on CazéTV's broadcast with his hands on his head and ice on his knee. Before leaving, the striker had gone down on the pitch.Update: In a press conference, Abel Ferreira said he did not know about Vitor Roque's physical condition. Later, Flaco López said his teammate was fine and in good shape. The Palmeiras number nine left the stadium without limping.

What's Next?

Unbeaten, Palmeiras returns to the field next Tuesday (20th), when they face Novorizontino at Estádio Jorge Ismael de Biasi, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time).

Match Details

Palmeiras 1-0 Mirassol

Venue: 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 71/2nd half)

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