Pedro Lima equalises as Mirassol and Sao Paulo draw 1-1

Mirassol drew 1-1 with Sao Paulo in Serie A, with both goals arriving before half-time. Mirassol took the lead through Rafael’s 7th-minute own goal, but Pedro Lima equalised for Sao Paulo in the 39th minute, assisted by Damian Bobadilla.

Early lead, quick response

Rafael’s own goal counted for Mirassol and made the score 1-0. Sao Paulo recovered before the interval when Pedro Lima scored a normal goal to make it 1-1. That remained the final score, with neither side finding a winner after the break.

Sao Paulo had more possession, 55%, and completed 442 accurate passes to Mirassol’s 360. However, Mirassol recorded more total shots, 18 to 14, and held a narrow expected-goals advantage of 1.32 to 1.13. Mirassol also registered four shots on goal compared with Sao Paulo’s three, while Sao Paulo goalkeeper Walter made four saves.

Cards and standout performer

Sao Paulo received yellow cards for Djhordney Ferreira in the 17th minute and Iago Amaral Borduchi in the 26th. Mirassol’s Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Alve, Willian Estefani Machado and Wallisson were booked in the second half. There were no red cards.

Pedro Lima was the match’s highest-rated player, earning 7.8 after 90 minutes, with his goal and one shot on target. Reinaldo led Mirassol’s creative output with four key passes.

Table position after the draw

Sao Paulo are ranked #9 with 43 points from 32 games, six points ahead of Mirassol, who are ranked #14 with 37 points from 32 games. Flamengo lead with 67 points; Sao Paulo trail by 24 and Mirassol by 30.