Analysis The numbers behind the result
Mirassol clinical in pivotal first half, Botafogo wasteful
Mirassol's 2-0 win was deserved despite an even statistical contest — they converted their first-half chances ruthlessly while Botafogo squandered theirs. With identical total shots (12) and near-parity in possession (Botafogo 51% to Mirassol 49%), Carlos Eduardo Oliveira's double proved decisive. His opener came in the 16th minute, assisted by Igor Formiga, before a solo strike in first-half stoppage time put Botafogo on the back foot.
Botafogo created quality openings — their 11 shots inside the box dwarfed Mirassol's seven — but lacked precision, with only five on target. Their attacking inefficiency was compounded by Huguinho's 35th-minute yellow card, disrupting midfield cohesion. Mirassol were more efficient, with seven of their 12 shots troubling Gabriel Batista — all saved, suggesting Botafogo's goalkeeper kept the scoreline respectable.
The key difference was Mirassol's clinical edge: Carlos Eduardo's double came from just two of their seven on-target attempts, while Botafogo failed to convert any of their five. Mirassol's defensive discipline also told, committing just eight fouls to Botafogo's seven and avoiding any yellow cards — a clean performance that sealed the win.