Mirassol spoils Tite and Ziyech's Botafogo debuts

Mirassol spoils Tite and Ziyech's Botafogo debuts It was not a happy debut for Tite in charge of Botafogo. The coach of the Brazilian national team at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups saw Mirassol get the better of his Glorioso this Saturday (20). With the right to a “double ex-player rule,” the Leão do Interior won 2-0 at Maião. Ending a five-match winless run in front of their home fans. The clash was valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. And it also featured another “first time” for Alvinegro, that of Ziyech. The result gave Mirassol some breathing room. And made things more difficult for other teams in the fight against the bottom four. Check out the highlights soon. Eduardo punishes his former club Botafogo even had more possession in the first half. But without managing to be clinical. Mirassol were the ones who made better use of their chances before the break. The standout was Eduardo, who had a successful spell with today’s rival between 2022 and 2024. His first goal came after an Alex Telles mistake and a cross from Igor Formiga (16'). The second came after a mistake by Monzón, who failed to clear before the number 33 took advantage. They tried, but... Botafogo came back with three changes. Including Ziyech, who had not played since June. The former Ajax and Chelsea Moroccan took responsibility, providing the unpredictability the visitors had been lacking. But Tite’s men were unable to pin back Guanaes’ team. Mirassol started to exploit the spaces. And almost scored with a bicycle kick from Bruno Santos. Alvinegro’s big chance came through Kauan Toledo deep into stoppage time. But Walter made a great save (46'). The hosts’ response came through Daniel Borges, another former Botafogo player, who hit the post (47'). 📊 Standings situation Mirassol are now unbeaten in five BR matches — with nine points collected in that span. They reached 32 points. Opening a four-point gap over Grêmio (16th), Vasco (17th) and Inter (18th). Vasco are the only one of the group who still have a game in hand. Botafogo, meanwhile, remain on 35 points. And are currently 11th. The next match for both sides will only be on October 7, with the FIFA international break approaching. Mirassol will visit Red Bull Bragantino. BFR, meanwhile, will face Vasco in a derby at Niltão. Featured photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.