Mirassol and Grêmio played out a 1:1 draw in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil on 2 August 2026. Bruno Santos opened the scoring for the hosts before F. Amuzu levelled for Grêmio after the break. The result sends both sides into the second leg on level terms.
Mirassol took the lead in the 19th minute through Bruno Santos. Grêmio responded with a substitution at half-time, bringing on Walter for Walter at 45+1. Amuzu found the net in the 51st minute to restore parity, and Mirassol then turned to the kids, replacing Amuzu himself at 69 minutes.
The match tightened as it progressed. J. Enamorado and Reinaldo picked up yellow cards at the 76th minute, followed by Neto Moura at 77 and Grêmio's G. Cazonatti at 78. The hosts threw bodies in the way, making it difficult for the visitors to find rhythm in the final quarter.
Mirassol dominated possession at 53 per cent and launched 110 attacks compared to Grêmio's 72. They registered 10 shots on target but converted only two, while the visitors managed three shots on target from eight attempts. Expected goals sat at 0.98 for Mirassol and 1.00 for Grêmio — a tight reflection of the scoreline.
The draw keeps the tie in their own hands, with the second leg yet to be played. Both sides have shown moments of quality, but neither could find the breakthrough needed to take control. The return fixture will decide who advances.