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Cruzeiro and Flamengo draw in a thrilling match in Belo Horizonte
The match between Cruzeiro and Flamengo, played on May 4th, 2025, at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto in Belo Horizonte, ended in a draw. Despite Flamengo’s greater possession (59%), Cruzeiro showed more offensive effectiveness, launching 15 shots on goal (9 on target) compared to Flamengo’s 5 (4 on target).
The game was marked by intensity and yellow cards. Cruzeiro received 4 cautions, while Flamengo received 2. Kaio Jorge opened the scoring for Cruzeiro in the 15th minute, assisted by L. Romero. However, Giorgian De Arrascaeta equalized for Flamengo in the 44th minute, assisted by Gerson. In the dying moments of the match, Gabriel Barbosa scored a goal for Cruzeiro, but missed a penalty earlier.
The encounter, corresponding to round 7 of the 2025 Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by open play and chances at both ends. Despite the opportunities, the final score reflected a 2-2 draw.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 55 Bruno Henrique came in and Everton went out., at minute 67 Michael came in and Pedro went out., at minute 83 G. Varela came in and Wesley Franca went out., at minute 83 Luiz Araujo came in and Gerson went out., at minute 83 Juninho came in and G. de Arrascaeta went out.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 88 Gabriel Barbosa came in and Matheus Pereira went out., at minute 88 Eduardo came in and Wanderson went out., at minute 90 Y. Bolasie came in and Kaio Jorge went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruzeiro
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