Match Centre

Corinthians' 2-0 victory was fully deserved, with their 2.33 xG dwarfing Mirassol's negligible 0.03, reflecting total control after Bruno Santos' 24th-minute red card. The hosts' 60% possession translated into 33 total shots (7 on target) against Mirassol's solitary off-target attempt, with the visitors failing to register a single shot inside the box all game.

Matheus Bidu's 58th-minute opener (assisted by Matheuzinho) and Kaio Cesar's 80th-minute strike (assisted by R. Garro) came after sustained pressure, with Corinthians' 91% pass accuracy enabling 15 shots from dangerous areas. Mirassol's defensive effort (5 saves, 6 blocked shots) merely delayed the inevitable, with their discipline crumbling (1 red, 3 yellows) under constant pressure.

The decisive stat: Mirassol's 0 shots on target across 90+ minutes with 10 men underscores their complete attacking impotence post-red card.