Cruzeiro faced off against Sport Recife, ending in a 1-1 stalemate in their latest match held at the Mineirão stadium.
The first goal came from Sport Recife’s Derik Lacerda in the 40th minute of the first half. Lacerda capitalized on a precise cross from Matheusinho, striking a powerful shot from inside the penalty area.
Gabriel Barbosa equalized for Cruzeiro moments into the second half, scoring in the 58th minute. His impressive performance included not only the equalizer but also a total of five shots on target throughout the match.
Both Lacerda and Matheus Pereira had close calls, with their shots striking the woodwork, but ultimately they were left frustrated not to add to their tally.
Gabriel Barbosa stood out as the match’s best performer, showcasing an exceptional display with his goal and continuous threats to the opponent’s defense. Similarly, Derik Lacerda also had a commendable game, making six attempts on goal and being pivotal to Sport Recife’s attacking play.
Cruzeiro’s manager, José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, starting Cássio in goal, with Kauã Moraes, Jonathan, Lucas Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno in defense. The midfield included Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Eduardo, and Matheus Pereira, while Keny Arroyo and Gabriel Barbosa led the attack.
Meanwhile, Sport Recife, led by coach Daniel Barion, deployed their own 4-4-2 setup featuring Gabriel Vasconcelos as goalkeeper, backed by Aderlan, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, and Luan Cândido in defense. Their midfield was made up of Christian Rivera, Zé Lucas, Hyoran, and Matheusinho, while Romarinho and Derik Lacerda formed the forward line.
The encounter was officiated by referee Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes.
Looking ahead, Cruzeiro will take on Atlético Mineiro in their next outing, while Sport Recife is also set to clash with Atlético Mineiro away from home. Cruzeiro, now boasting 52 points, remains in third place in the standings, while Sport Recife lingers at the bottom with just 16 points.
Substitutions for Cruzeiro
15’ 1T – Matheus Henrique replaced by Christian
53’ 2T – Jonathan replaced by Luis Sinisterra
54’ 2T – Lucas Silva replaced by João Marcelo
78’ 2T – Kauã Moraes replaced by Marquinhos, and Christian replaced by Ryan
Yellow Card for Cruzeiro:
26’ 1T – Keny Arroyo (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Sport Recife
45’ 2T – Romarinho replaced by Igor Cariús
65’ 2T – Hyoran replaced by Rodrigo Atencio
85’ 2T – Matheusinho replaced by Chrystian Barletta and Zé Lucas replaced by Pedro Augusto
97’ 2T – Chrystian Barletta replaced by Lucas Kal
Yellow Cards for Sport Recife:
21’ 1T – Hyoran (Unsporting behavior)
32’ 1T – Aderlan (Unsporting behavior)