GOIÂNIA, Brazil (Interstat) — Goiania defeated Mineiros 2-1 on Sunday at Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, turning a strong first-half start and another goal after the break into a home victory. Goiania opened the scoring in the 26th minute and doubled its lead in the 59th. Mineiros answered in the 68th, but the visitors could not find an equalizer. Goiania improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Mineiros fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. Goiania controlled stretches of the match and protected its advantage after Mineiros reduced the deficit. The visitors pressed late, yet Goiania held firm for the win. The result gave Goiania a winning start and left Mineiros seeking its first victory. Mineiros struggled to sustain possession for long periods before its goal gave the visitors brief hope. Goiania managed the closing stages with composure.