Corinthians and Cruzeiro settled for a 0-0 draw in their matchup for the 16th round of the Brasileirao.
Hugo Souza emerged as the star of the match. The Corinthians goalkeeper made critical saves, thwarting 4 shots from the opposition.
Similarly, Cássio, the keeper for Cruzeiro, also played a pivotal role by preventing 4 attempts on goal.
Corinthians’ coach, Dorival Júnior, opted for a 4-4-2 formation which featured Hugo Souza in goal; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu in defence; José Martínez, Charles, Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro in midfield; alongside Memphis Depay and Talles Magno in attack.
On the other hand, Cruzeiro’s José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim set up a 4-4-2 formation with Cássio in goal; William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno in defence; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Pereira, and Christian in midfield; along with Wanderson and Kaio Jorge up front.
Referee Alex Gomes Stefano was in charge of officiating the match.
In their next fixtures, Corinthians will travel to face Botafogo while Cruzeiro will host Ceará at the Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium.
Following this match, the home side, Corinthians, stands with 20 points, occupying 10th place on the table. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro remains at the top with 34 points.
Substitutions for Corinthians
66’ 2T – Talles Magno was replaced by Ángel Romero and Charles was substituted for André Carrillo.
82’ 2T – Breno Bidon was taken off for Kayke Ferrari.
Yellow Cards for Corinthians:
17’ 1T – José Martínez (Unsporting behavior), 18’ 2T – Charles (Unsporting behavior), 35’ 2T – André Carrillo (Unsporting behavior), and 36’ 2T – Rodrigo Garro (Insulting or disapproving of the referee).
Substitutions for Cruzeiro
69’ 2T – Wanderson was substituted for Marquinhos, and Christian was taken off for Eduardo.
77’ 2T – Kaio Jorge was replaced by Gabriel Barbosa.
88’ 2T – Matheus Pereira was substituted for Yannick Bolasie.
Yellow Cards for Cruzeiro:
12’ 2T – Lucas Romero (Unsporting behavior) and 41’ 2T – Kaiki Bruno (Unsporting behavior).