Decisive figure delivers for Vitória against Mirassol | OneFootball

Gabriel Baralhas decided the contest in the 28th minute, steering a right-footed finish into the bottom left to give Vitória a 1-0 win over Mirassol at Estádio Manoel Barradas.

Baralhas arrived on the right side of the box to meet a loose ball and guided it across the goalkeeper, exploiting space as Mirassol's back line dropped towards their six-yard area.

After the restart, he threatened again, a driven effort from outside the area blocked after linking with Anderson Pato (81.). The midfielder also stepped up out of possession, repeatedly clearing danger as Vitória protected their advantage.

He finished with two attempts, one on target, plus seven clearances and seven successful final third passes from 26 overall, a blend that underlined how Leão da Barra leaned on his timing in both boxes.

Because Nêgo's shape let him step into the right half-space and arrive late in the area, his runs kept Mirassol unsettled and ensured the key phases tilted Vitória's way.

The result lifts Vitória from 13th to 10th. Nêgo host Botafogo-PB next in the Copa do Nordeste, while Mirassol visit Botafogo in the league.