Mirassol Cruise to Commanding 3-0 Victory Over Ceará with Early Dominance
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- Mirassol's fast start proved decisive — Negueba's third-minute opener set the tone immediately, and Reinaldo's free kick in the 23rd minute put the hosts in complete control before the half-hour mark. Ceará never recovered from the early two-goal deficit.
- Substitution pays off perfectly — Manager's decision to bring Alesson on for Negueba in the 67th minute produced instant returns. Ten minutes later, Alesson finished off a fast break with a clinical strike into the top right corner to seal the result.
- Clean sheet caps a complete performance — Beyond the three goals, Mirassol's defensive discipline stood out. Despite a physical match that produced four yellow cards, Ceará couldn't muster a breakthrough, giving the home supporters a comprehensive victory to celebrate.
Mirassol, Brazil — Mirassol delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ceará 3-0 at Estadio José Maria de Campos Maia on Monday, thrilling the home supporters with goals in both halves to secure a comfortable victory.
The hosts wasted no time establishing their authority, taking the lead in just the third minute when Negueba fired a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the middle of the goal. The early breakthrough energized both the team and the crowd, setting the tone for what would become a dominant display from Mirassol.
Their advantage doubled in the 23rd minute when Reinaldo showcased his set-piece prowess, converting a free kick with precision. The midfielder's left-footed effort found the bottom left corner of the net, leaving the Ceará goalkeeper with no chance and putting Mirassol firmly in control before the half-hour mark.
The match intensity remained high despite the two-goal cushion, with officials busy managing the physical contest. Willian Machado entered the referee's book in the 32nd minute, followed by Fabiano Souza just before halftime. The second half brought more disciplinary action with Jemmes receiving a yellow card in the 52nd minute and Walter being cautioned in the 73rd minute.
Mirassol's tactical substitutions proved effective, particularly the 67th-minute introduction of Alesson for first-goal scorer Negueba. The change paid dividends ten minutes later when Alesson capped off the victory in the 77th minute. Following a fast break, Gabriel provided the assist as Alesson unleashed a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that sailed into the top right corner, putting an exclamation point on Mirassol's performance.
The home side continued managing the game professionally in the closing stages, with Chico replacing the assist provider Gabriel in the 82nd minute. Ceará, despite their efforts throughout the match, couldn't find a way through Mirassol's resolute defense as the hosts secured a clean sheet to complement their three-goal haul. The comprehensive victory showcased Mirassol's quality across the pitch, delighting their supporters who witnessed a complete performance from their team on this November evening.