Teams now dispute the leadership of group C; Interior team reached 15 points, one less than tricolor
O secured a place in the quarterfinals of the by winning the this Monday (17), 2-1, at Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium, in Novo Horizonte, for the 10th round. With the defeat, Eduardo Barroca’s team saw their classification postponed. The victory made Novorizontino reach 15 points, one less than São Paulo, leader of Group C. The two will compete in the first place. In Group A vice-leadership, Mirassol has 16 and with a good margin of advantage for Botafogo, third with 11. Novorizontino started better and controlled the first 20 minutes of play, but continued to face problems with the best chances They came in long distance kicks with Reverse and Jean Irrer, both defended by Alex Wall. Mirassol, more cautious at first, balanced the match after 22 minutes, when Lucas Ramon forced Airton to make a good save. In the next move, Danielzinho gave Iury Castilho a beautiful pass, who scored his head and put the lion in advantage.
After the goal, the pace of the match fell, with many fouls and few clear opportunities for both sides. Novorizontino tried to react, but found it difficult to pierce the opposing defense, insisting on finishing outside the area without success. Mirassol managed the result to the break, bringing the minimum advantage to the locker room. Novorizontino returned to the second half with a more aggressive stance after the changes made by Eduardo Baptista. Pressing Mirassol’s ball, the home team created good chances and almost tied after 16 minutes. In a throw of pure insistence, Mirassol’s defender failed, and the ball was left to Robson inside the area. The striker finished left -handed, but Alex Muralha made an impressive defense with his face, saving the visitors.
The pressure, however, resulted in 27 minutes. In a free kick in accurate Matheus Frizzo, Waguininho climbed more than the opposing defense and headed firm. Wall still touched the ball, but could not avoid the goal of the draw, leading the fans of Novorizontino to delirium. The home team did not diminish the rhythm and continued to attack in search of the turn. The reward came minutes later, with a great goal from Pablo Dyego. Shirt 7 risked a strong kick from the intermediary and hit the network cheek, turning the scoring to Novorizontino. Unable to react, Mirassol was dominated by the rival and could not create clear chances in the final minutes, leaving the field defeated. Mirassol returns to the field against Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday, at 6.30 pm, at Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium in Bragança Paulista. Novorizontino faces Botafogo on Sunday at 6.30 pm at the Nicnet Arena. The game of the Ribeirão Preto team is valid for the last round.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Sarah Paula
