Corinthians 2-0 Mirassol: Matheus Bidu breaks through after red card

Corinthians take control after Mirassol red card

Corinthians beat Mirassol 2-0 in Serie A, with the defining turning point coming when Bruno Santos was sent off for Mirassol in the 24th minute. Corinthians then controlled the match, recording 33 total shots to Mirassol’s one and seven shots on goal without conceding a shot on target.

Bidu opens the scoring

Corinthians’ pressure finally produced the opener in the 58th minute. Matheus Bidu scored a normal goal assisted by Matheuzinho, making the running score Corinthians 1-0 Mirassol. Kaio Cesar then added the last goal in the 80th minute, with R. Garro providing the assist for the 2-0 scoreline.

The statistics reflected Corinthians’ control. They had 60% possession, completed 460 passes at 91% accuracy and registered 15 shots inside the box. Mirassol managed 40% possession, 273 accurate passes at 77% and only one total shot. Corinthians goalkeeper saves were recorded at zero, while Mirassol’s goalkeeper made five saves.

Corinthians move provisionally to 36 points

Corinthians rose from 33 points to 36 and are provisionally #17 after 33 matches, while Mirassol remained on 37 points from 33 matches. Mirassol are now one point ahead of Corinthians, with their position after this result dependent on tie-breakers. Kaio Cesar was the standout performer, rated 8.5 after 88 minutes, with one goal and three shots on target. The result improved Corinthians’ position after they entered on a loss, while Mirassol followed a pre-match win with defeat.