Red Bull Bragantino and Mirassol played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil fifth stage on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques in Bragança Paulista, São Paulo.
The match marked the Copa do Brasil debut for both teams, who entered the competition at the fifth stage after finishing fourth in the 2025 Série A.
Lucas Barbosa opened the scoring for Bragantino in the sixth minute after intercepting a misplaced pass by Mirassol’s Lucas Oliveira in midfield. Barbosa advanced alone on goal and finished past goalkeeper Alex Muralha to make it 1-0.
Mirassol equalized through a goal by Neto Moura in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Bragantino. The goal came after sustained pressure from Mirassol, who forced Bragantino goalkeeper Thiago Volpi into a short goal kick that was nearly intercepted.
Both teams created chances throughout the match. Bragantino threatened early with Tiquinho Soares testing Volpi from a free kick, whereas Mirassol had opportunities through long balls and set pieces, though they struggled to create clear chances in the attacking third.
The draw leaves the tie evenly poised ahead of the second leg, scheduled for May 15, 2026, at Estádio Municipal José Agostinho de Lara (Maião) in Mirassol.
Bragantino will next face Palmeiras in the Brasileirão on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at home, while Mirassol will visit São Paulo on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for their league match.
As both teams prepare for the return leg, the focus shifts to improving attacking efficiency and defensive organization ahead of the May 15 clash that will determine which side advances to the Copa do Brasil round of 16.
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