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Cruzeiro and Mushuc Runa Draw in Thrilling Belo Horizonte Match
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais – Cruzeiro and Mushuc Runa played a vibrant match at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on April 10th, corresponding to the second matchday of the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage. The match, refereed by Mario Alberto Diaz de Vivar Bogado from Paraguay, ended in a 2-2 draw.
The Ecuadorian team surprised first by opening the scoring in the 29th minute with a goal from Carlos Orejuela. However, Cruzeiro reacted and managed to equalize the score from the penalty spot in the 67th minute thanks to a goal from Gabriel Barbosa. Mushuc Runa regained the lead with a goal from B. Bentaberry in the 77th minute. The match became very contested, with both teams showing great intensity and several fouls committed. Cruzeiro dominated possession (75%) and created more goal-scoring opportunities (10 shots, 4 on target), but Mushuc Runa’s effectiveness at crucial moments made the difference.
The match was marked by tension, with three yellow cards for each team in the first half and an additional one for Mushuc Runa in the second half. Cruzeiro had 5 corners, while Mushuc Runa only had 2. The number of fouls (10 for Cruzeiro and 15 for Mushuc Runa) reflected the intensity of the encounter. Despite the draw, Cruzeiro showed dominance in the game but failed to capitalize on their possession advantage. In short, a fair draw that reflects the competitiveness of both teams.
Substitutions cruzeiro: at minute 13 Wanderson came in and Matheus Henrique went out., at minute 74 Kaio Jorge came in and Wanderson went out., at minute 82 Lucas Silva came in and Dudu went out., at minute 82 L. Diaz came in and Gabriel Barbosa went out., at minute 82 Rodriguinho came in and L. Romero went out.
Substitutions mushuc runa sc: at minute 16 B. Delgado came in and S. Tapiero went out., at minute 72 M. Alonso came in and C. Orejuela went out., at minute 84 K. Peralta came in and C. Penilla went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cruzeiro
Mushuc Runa SC
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