Unseen hero at full-back anchors Palmeiras against Mirassol | OneFootball

Arthur set the tone in the third minute with a whipped cross and then dictated play from full-back, as Palmeiras beat Mirassol 1-0.

He immediately offered an outlet down the right, delivering for Gustavo Gómez to glance a header wide (3.), a pattern that repeatedly stretched the visitors' back line.

His service and positioning kept Mirassol pinned, with two accurate crosses from two and eight successful passes in the final third before the deadlock was broken (26.). The balance of his game showed after the restart, as he stepped in with two interceptions and three clearances while Porco protected the advantage. He was withdrawn (70.) after a high-energy shift.

The numbers underlined his control: 34 of 38 passes completed, five possessions won, plus those two clean deliveries from wide. That blend of progression and defensive timing helped Verdão manage territory and tempo on their flank.

Next up, Verdão host Botafogo, while Mirassol face Coritiba.