Standout star sparks Grêmio revival at Mirassol | OneFootball

Carlos Vinícius pulled one back in the 77th minute with a crisp finish, as Mirassol beat Grêmio 2-1 at the Maião. The Brazilian striker moves to 10 league goals, third in the Brasileirão Betano scoring list.

He timed his run on a Cristian Pavon-led break and lifted his shot into the roof of the net (77.), a ruthless touch that shifted momentum and put the visitors within striking distance.

Then he kept imposing himself, drawing contact, competing in the air and winning a defensive free kick as Tricolor Gaúcho pressed late (89.).

Vinícius ended with one attempt and one goal, four touches in the box, three fouls won and two aerial duels won. The numbers underline how he provided a direct outlet and a penalty box presence whenever Imortal broke at speed.

Because transitions opened space between the centre backs, his straight-line runs and hold-up play repeatedly unsettled Mirassol's back line and kept Grêmio alive in the contest.

Imortal visit Bolívar in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana next, while Mirassol travel to Vasco da Gama in the league.