Mixto EC Women held firm against powerhouse Palmeiras SP Women in a gritty goalless draw at the Estádio Presidente Eurico Gaspar Dutra on July 26, 2026. The result was a clear statement from the home side in the Brazil Women's League, proving they can stand toe-to-toe with one of the competition's most decorated clubs.

The match started at a frantic pace, with Palmeiras immediately taking possession and trying to impose their technical quality. The visitors, known for their fluid attacking play, found early gaps but lacked the final touch in front of goal. Mixto, organized in a compact 4-4-2 defensive shape, absorbed pressure and looked to spring counterattacks through their speedy wingers.

First Half: Palmeiras Dominate but Cannot Break Through

Palmeiras controlled the opening 45 minutes, enjoying over 65% of the ball. Midfielder Aline Santos dictated the tempo from deep, spraying passes wide to full-backs who overlapped with purpose. The best chance of the half fell to striker Maria Eduarda in the 23rd minute, when she latched onto a through ball from Amanda Gutierres, but her angled shot was brilliantly saved by Mixto goalkeeper Letícia Alves.

Mixto’s defensive resilience was tested again just before the break. A corner kick caused chaos in the box, and Palmeiras center-back Thais Ferreira rose highest but headed just over the crossbar. The home side managed only one shot on target in the first half—a speculative long-range effort from captain Raquel Fernandes that was easily gathered by Palmeiras keeper Natália.

Second Half: Stalemate Continues as Mixto Grow in Confidence

After the interval, Mixto emerged with renewed energy. Coach Amanda Oliveira introduced fresh legs up front, and the home side began to win more second balls. The 57th minute saw Mixto’s best opportunity: a swift counterattack ended with forward Jéssica Pereira cutting inside and curling a shot that forced a sharp diving save from Natália.

Palmeiras responded by bringing on experienced midfielder Brena, but even her creativity could not unlock the Mixto defense. The visitors' attacking rhythm became disjointed as Mixto’s backline, marshaled by veteran center-back Fabiana Silva, held firm with a series of timely interceptions and blocks.

The final ten minutes saw Palmeiras throw everything forward. A free kick from 25 yards by substitute Poliana struck the wall, and a late header from Katrine was cleared off the line by Mixto left-back Mariana. The referee blew the final whistle after four minutes of stoppage time, sealing a point that felt like a victory for the underdogs.

Key Match Stats

• Possession: Palmeiras 65% – 35% Mixto
• Shots on target: Palmeiras 4 – 2 Mixto
• Corners: Palmeiras 8 – 3 Mixto
• Yellow cards: Mixto 2 – Palmeiras 1

Standings Impact

The point moved Mixto EC Women up to 10th in the Brazil Women's League table, giving them breathing room above the relegation zone. For Palmeiras, the draw was a missed opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Corinthians. They remain third, three points off the top with a game in hand.

Mixto will take immense confidence from this performance as they prepare for a crucial run of matches against direct relegation rivals. Palmeiras, meanwhile, will need to sharpen their finishing before their next fixture against Santos.