São Paulo edge Mirassol as Luciano decides tight contest | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: São Paulo beat Mirassol 1-0 at Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa. Luciano settled it in the 76th minute with a close-range header from Wendell's cross. Mirassol's best opening fell to Tiquinho Soares (86.), who fired over from very close range. Despite 17 attempts from Tricolor Paulista, both sides managed just one shot on target. Soberano remain fourth and visit Millonarios in the Sudamericana next, while Mirassol stay 18th and host Always Ready in the Libertadores.

Player of the Match: Luciano led the line with five attempts and 18 successful final-third passes, finishing the decisive header that separated the sides.

Stat of the Match: Wendell created three chances and supplied the assist, highlighting his influence down the left.

Three Things We Learned: Danielzinho controlled the tempo, completing 59 of 61 passes and winning the ball eight times. Mirassol's back line competed well in the air, with João Victor Carroll winning five aerial duels and Lucas Oliveira making six successful final-third passes. Set pieces tilted towards Soberano, who earned 12 corners to Mirassol's four.