In the 14th round of the Brasileirao, Cruzeiro triumphed over Fluminense on Thursday with a score of 2-0. Fabrício Bruno opened the scoring for Cruzeiro in the 29th minute of the first half, followed shortly by Kaio Jorge who doubled the lead just five minutes later, sealing the match’s outcome.
Fluminense made multiple attempts to score, firing a total of 23 shots towards goal, but were unable to convert any into goals, ultimately denying them the victory.
The standout player of the match was Matheus Pereira, who not only struck twice at goal but also recorded two accurate passes. Additionally, Fabrício Bruno played a pivotal role in defense, as he not only scored a goal but also cleared six dangerous balls throughout the match.
Fluminense’s coach, Renato Portaluppi, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation with Fábio in goal; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, and Gabriel Fuentes forming the defensive line; Mattheus Martinelli, Hércules, and Nonato in midfield; and Jhon Arias, Germán Cano, and Yeferson Soteldo leading the attack.
On the other side, Cruzeiro, managed by José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim, employed a 4-3-3 strategy as well, featuring Cássio in goal; Fágner, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, and Kauã Prates in defense; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, and Christian in midfield; with Matheus Pereira, Kaio Jorge and Wanderson up front.
The officiating referee for the match was Rafael Rodrigo Klein.
Looking ahead, Fluminense will face Flamengo in their next match, while Cruzeiro is set to host Juventude at the Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium. This upcoming fixture is particularly significant for Fluminense as they gear up for the classic Fla-Flu against their historic rivals.
At present, Cruzeiro occupies the seventh position with 20 points, whereas Fluminense has reached 30 points, solidifying their place at the top of the league.
Substitutions for Fluminense
45’ 2T – Nonato was replaced by Kevin Serna
65’ 2T – Yeferson Soteldo came off for Keno and Germán Cano for Everaldo
74’ 2T – Gabriel Fuentes was substituted by Renê and Mattheus Martinelli by Lima
Yellow Card for Fluminense:
13’ 2T – Mattheus Martinelli (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Cruzeiro
62’ 2T – Kauã Prates was replaced by William
78’ 2T – Wanderson was substituted by Marquinhos and Matheus Pereira for Eduardo
87’ 2T – Kaio Jorge came off for Gabriel Barbosa and Christian for Jonathan
Yellow Cards for Cruzeiro:
21’ 2T – Cássio (Time-wasting) and 40’ 2T – Marquinhos (Unsporting behavior)