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Tense Match in Belo Horizonte: Cruzeiro Dominates Possession, But Fails to Score
Belo Horizonte, July 30, 2025 – Cruzeiro failed to overcome CRB in a match played at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, corresponding to the Round of 16 of the Copa Do Brasil. Despite dominating possession with 61%, the home team could not translate its superiority into goals.
Cruzeiro generated a total of 23 shots, of which 11 were on target and 6 went wide. They also forced 12 corner kicks, demonstrating their constant pressure on the opposing defense. However, goal-scoring effectiveness was a problem for those from Belo Horizonte.
CRB, for its part, opted for a more defensive strategy, ceding the initiative to Cruzeiro and looking for opportunities on the counterattack. Despite having only 39% possession, they managed to generate 10 shots, of which only 2 were on target. The intensity of the game was reflected in the number of fouls committed by CRB (21), who also saw 5 yellow cards. Cruzeiro, less foul-prone, received 3 cautions. A penalty awarded to Cruzeiro was reversed by VAR. The match ended without goals, leaving the tie open for the return leg.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 46 Wanderson came in and Matheus Pereira went out., at minute 74 Lucas Romero came in and Yannick Bolasie went out., at minute 74 Eduardo came in and Lucas Silva went out.
Substitutions crb: at minute 68 Mikael came in and William Pottker went out., at minute 81 Douglas Baggio came in and Dadá Belmonte went out., at minute 81 Gegê came in and Crystopher went out., at minute 87 Thiaguinho came in and Rafinha went out., at minute 87 Danielzinho came in and Luis Segovia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruzeiro
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