Cruzeiro defeats Criciúma in a thrilling match
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – Cruzeiro defeated Criciúma 2-1 in a thrilling Brazilian Serie A match played at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. The match was marked by the intensity and effectiveness of the home team, which opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a goal from Kaio Jorge assisted by Matheus Pereira.
The second half began with two yellow cards for Criciúma, but Cruzeiro failed to take advantage of the numerical advantage in the early minutes. However, the possession dominance and high press of the blue team paid off in the 70th minute when Gabriel Veron scored the second goal, assisted by Kaio Jorge.
Criciúma did not give up and pulled one back in the 82nd minute with a goal from Allano. The visiting team tried to put pressure on in the final minutes, but Cruzeiro managed to control the pace of the game and secure victory.
The match was marked by the discipline of both teams, with three yellow cards for Cruzeiro and four for Criciúma.
Match statistics:
* Cruzeiro: 63% possession, 26 shots (9 on target, 11 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Criciúma: 37% possession, 12 shots (7 on target, 5 off target), 5 corners, 10 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Substitutions criciuma: at minute 67 Fellipe Mateus came in and Gustavo Barreto went out., at minute 67 Y. Bolasie came in and Arthur Caike went out., at minute 74 Ronald Lopes came in and M. Trauco went out., at minute 75 Pedro Rocha came in and Matheusinho went out., at minute 80 Marquinhos Gabriel came in and Claudinho went out.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 86 L. Diaz came in and Kaio Jorge went out., at minute 86 Ze Ivaldo came in and Lucas Silva went out., at minute 90 A. Barreal came in and Gabriel Veron went out., at minute 90 Ramiro came in and Matheus Pereira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruzeiro
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