On Sunday, Cruzeiro managed to turn the tables on RB Bragantino, winning by a narrow margin in a match filled with intensity. The home team found themselves trailing early when José Hurtado scored for RB Bragantino in the 5th minute, taking the crowd by surprise. However, Cruzeiro responded quickly, leveling the game with a goal from Néiser Villarreal in the 17th minute.
As the second half unfolded, Christian emerged as a key player for Cruzeiro. He not only scored the winning goal in the 49th minute but also made his presence felt with four shots at goal, demonstrating his offensive prowess.
José Hurtado’s early strike had initially set the tone for RB Bragantino. The defender capitalized on a pass from Isidro Pitta, shooting decisively into the left corner and putting his team ahead.
Cruzeiro’s manager, Artur Jorge, lined up his team in a 4-4-2 formation with Matheus Cunha in goal; Fágner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan, and Kaiki Bruno as defenders; Lucas Silva, Gérson, Christian, and Matheus Pereira in midfield; and Keny Arroyo and Néiser Villarreal leading the attack.
On the opposing side, coach Vágner Carmo Mancini set his team in a 4-3-3 formation with Tiago Volpi in goal; a defensive line of José Hurtado, Alix Vinicius, Gustavo Marques, and Juninho Capixaba; a midfield trio of Gabriel, Ignacio Sosa, and Matheus Fernandes; and a forward line featuring Lucas Barbosa, Vinicinho, and Isidro Pitta.
The referee for the match at Mineirão was Ramon Abatti Abel.
In the next round, Cruzeiro will host Grêmio while RB Bragantino will take on Remo at home. This victory adds three crucial points to Cruzeiro, bringing them to a total of 10 points and placing them in the 17th position. On the other hand, RB Bragantino remains in the 9th position with 14 points.
Substitutions in Cruzeiro
68’ 2T – Lucas Silva out for Matheus Henrique; Keny Arroyo out for Wanderson
76’ 2T – Fágner out for Kauã Moraes
83’ 2T – Néiser Villarreal out for Bruno Rodrigues; Jonathan out for Lucas Villalba; Gabriel out for Eric Ramires; José Hurtado out for Jhuan; Vinicinho out for Rodriguinho
Substitutions in RB Bragantino
62’ 2T – Ignacio Sosa out for Ryan Augusto
73’ 2T – Matheus Fernandes out for Gustavinho
Yellow Cards for RB Bragantino:
13’ 2T Ignacio Sosa (Holding the opponent to prevent them from advancing); 36’ 2T Gustavo Marques (Unsportsmanlike behavior)