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Cruzeiro Thrashes Bahia in Thrilling Belo Horizonte Match
Cruzeiro achieved a resounding 4-0 victory over Bahia in a match played at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto in Belo Horizonte on April 18th, 2025, corresponding to the fourth round of the Brazilian Serie A. Despite Bahia controlling possession (60%), Cruzeiro proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match began with a missed penalty by Kaio Jorge in the 14th minute, but he would later redeem himself. Lucas Romero opened the scoring in the 45th minute, assisted by Lucas Silva. In the second half, Kaio Jorge shone with a brace, scoring in the 65th and 76th minutes, assisted by Christian and Lucas Silva respectively. The game was marked by an accumulation of yellow cards, with five for Cruzeiro and two for Bahia. Despite Bahia’s possession dominance, Cruzeiro’s superiority in clear goal-scoring opportunities translated into a convincing victory. Cruzeiro had 7 shots on target, while Bahia managed only 1, highlighting the home team’s offensive efficiency.
Substitutions bahia: at minute 19 Marcos Felipe came in and Ronaldo Strada went out., at minute 46 Everton Ribeiro came in and Erick went out., at minute 46 L. Rodriguez came in and Willian Jose went out., at minute 71 Gilberto came in and S. Arias went out., at minute 71 Ademir came in and Cauly went out.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 46 William Furtado came in and Fagner went out., at minute 79 Gabriel Barbosa came in and Kaio Jorge went out., at minute 79 Dudu came in and Christian went out., at minute 84 Eduardo came in and Wanderson went out., at minute 90 Walace came in and L. Romero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruzeiro
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