Mirassol Stun Chapecoense 2-1 in Dramatic Serie A Clash

Chapecoense 1-2 Mirassol: Serie A Matchday 34

Chapecoense’s survival hopes took a brutal blow as Mirassol fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 in a Serie A thriller packed with penalties, cards, and a cruel own goal. The Arena Condá erupted after just 12 minutes when Kauan swept home Giovanni Augusto’s cutback, but the visitors’ relentless pressure – and Chapecoense’s self-destruction – turned the game on its head.

Chapecoense’s Early Joy Turns to Chaos

The hosts started like a hurricane, Kauan’s crisp finish capping a sweeping move that had Mirassol scrambling. But Bruno Pacheco’s yellow card three minutes later – for a reckless lunge – set the tone for a discipline meltdown. By the 26th minute, Camilo Reijers and Rafael Lacerda had joined him in the book as Chapecoense’s backline frayed at the edges.

Mirassol should have leveled when Reinaldo stepped up for a 20th-minute penalty, but the forward blazed over. The reprieve lasted just 25 minutes. In first-half stoppage time, Reinaldo made amends from the spot after another defensive lapse, sending the teams in level at the break.

Mirassol’s Second-Half Siege

The visitors emerged transformed, pinning Chapecoense back with 55% possession and 13 total shots. The killer blow came in the 57th minute – Anderson’s desperate clearance cannoning off his own knee and past his stranded keeper. Chapecoense threw on Yannick Bolasie and made four more changes, but Mirassol’s backline held firm despite Eduardo Doma’s late yellow for a cynical foul.

Walter in the Mirassol goal made two crucial saves, while at the other end, Chapecoense’s xG of just 0.40 told the story of a blunt attacking display. The hosts’ 17 fouls and three yellows reflected their growing frustration as Mirassol saw the game out with composure.

What This Means For Both Sides

For Chapecoense, this smash-and-grab defeat leaves them staring at the drop zone with just four games to save their Serie A status. Mirassol’s first away win in six moves them into midtable safety – a testament to their resilience after that early penalty miss. The visitors’ 90% pass accuracy and 2.16 xG showed their dominance, while Chapecoense must regroup fast before their next relegation six-pointer.

Key Moments

12′ ⚽ Chapecoense-sc — Kauan (assist: Giovanni Augusto)

45+4′ ⚽ Mirassol — Reinaldo

57′ ⚽ Mirassol — Anderson