Mirassol edge Flu as Denilson strikes before the break | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Mirassol beat Fluminense 1-0 in the Brasileirão. Denilson settled it in the 36th minute with a right-footed finish into the top left corner (36.). A VAR check in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time found no penalty for Tricolor Carioca. Flu dominated possession at 67.5% but produced only one shot on target. Mirassol rise from 19th to 18th and visit Lanús in the Libertadores next, while Flu host La Guaira in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Denilson dictated midfield and scored the decisive goal, combining three attempts, two on target, and crisp ball use to tilt the game Mirassol's way.

Stat of the Match: Fábio produced seven saves, keeping Flu in contention despite their attack landing only one effort on target.

Three Things We Learned: Mirassol created clearer chances, posting eight shots on target from 13 attempts despite 32.5% possession. Denilson's influence was complete, his three attempts and two on target underpinning a top match rating of 8.9. Mirassol's win lifts them from 19th to 18th in the table.