Mirassol come from behind to beat Vasco da Gama on opening night | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Mirassol beat Vasco da Gama 2-1 at the Maião. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a header from José Luis Rodríguez's cross. An own goal by Vasco defender Carlos Cuesta restored parity (32.), and after the restart Carlos Eduardo swept in the winner (54.). Walter produced four saves as Vasco managed five shots on target. Mirassol rise from 12th to fifth and visit Remo next in the league, while Cruz-Maltino host Chapecoense.

Player of the Match: Carlos Eduardo decided the contest with his second half finish and, from midfield, added four successful final-third passes to keep Mirassol on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: Philippe Coutinho created four key passes, driving Gigante da Colina's best moments in the final third.

Three Things We Learned: Mirassol's win lifts them from 12th to fifth, a jump reflected in the live table. Andrés Gómez led Vasco's threat with five attempts and two on target, repeatedly testing Walter. João Victor Carroll anchored the Mirassol defence with six clearances and three blocks.