Internacional holds onto a point in Belo Horizonte after an intense match
Cruzeiro and Internacional played a vibrant match at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, where discipline and efficiency were key. Despite Cruzeiro’s greater possession and number of shots, Internacional achieved a valuable draw in a match marked by yellow cards and the expulsion of a player.
The match began at a frantic pace with both teams looking for the goal. Internacional were more effective early on, but Cruzeiro took control of the match as the minutes passed. The expulsion of A. Rogel in the 32nd minute gave Cruzeiro a numerical advantage, but the visiting team managed to hold off the hosts’ push.
The second half was marked by tension and fouls. Cruzeiro had a penalty in the 79th minute, but Kaio Jorge missed the shot. Despite the number of opportunities, neither team was able to break the deadlock and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
The result leaves Internacional in the top part of the table, while Cruzeiro are left with the feeling of having missed an opportunity to add three points. The match was marked by intensity and aggression, but also by lack of definition.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 25 Kaio Jorge came in and J. Dinenno went out., at minute 46 Vitinho came in and Japa went out., at minute 87 Kaiki came in and L. Villalba went out., at minute 88 Mateus Vital came in and Arthur Gomes went out.
Substitutions internacional: at minute 35 Vitao came in and G. Carvalho Teixeira went out., at minute 64 E. Valencia came in and Wesley Ribeiro went out., at minute 64 Bruno Henrique came in and Bruno Tabata went out., at minute 64 Romulo came in and Thiago Maia went out., at minute 90 Rene came in and R. Borre went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruzeiro
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