Mirassol 0, EC Vitoria 2

SALVADOR, Brazil (Interstat) — EC Vitoria opened its Carioca Série A campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Mirassol FC on Saturday, defying pregame projections that heavily favored the visiting side. The match, played before a home crowd at Estádio Manoel Barradas, saw Vitoria secure the win with a first-half goal from defender Lucas Halter and a second-half insurance goal from midfielder Matheusinho. The result handed Mirassol a loss to start its season in the Brazilian state competition. The final score stood in stark contrast to the statistical forecasts. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 1-1 draw, while its ELO… Read more...