Cruzeiro achieved a significant victory this Saturday, defeating Internacional 2-1 in the 21st round of the Brasileirao. The scoring opened in the 18th minute of the first half when Matheus Pereira found the back of the net, putting Cruzeiro ahead. However, Internacional quickly responded, leveling the match just five minutes later thanks to a goal from Bruno Tabata in the 23rd minute.
Cruzeiro regained the lead 12 minutes into the second half after a brilliant team play that culminated in a goal.
Kaio Jorge was the standout player of the match, delivering an impressive performance by scoring 1 goal and attempting 3 shots on target. Matheus Pereira also played a crucial role, contributing with another goal for the home side.
The head coach of Cruzeiro, José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, with Cássio in goal; a defensive line consisting of William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno; a midfield featuring Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, Matheus Pereira, and Wanderson; and Kaio Jorge leading the attack.
On the other hand, Internacional, coached by Roger Machado, took to the field with a 4-5-1 setup, with Sergio Rochet guarding the goal; defenders Braian Aguirre, Juninho, Vitão, and Alexandro Bernabei; a midfield comprising Richard, Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Tabata, Alan Patrick, and Wesley; and Ricardo Mathias up front.
The referee for the game at Mineirão Stadium was Matheus Delgado Candançan.
Looking ahead, Cruzeiro will next face São Paulo at home, while Internacional will be playing against Fortaleza at their own ground.
As a result of this victory, Cruzeiro reaches 41 points, placing them second in the standings, while Internacional remains with 24 points, sitting in twelfth place in the league.
Substitutions for Cruzeiro
65’ 2T – Wanderson out for Matheus Henrique
75’ 2T – Matheus Pereira out for Gabriel Barbosa
76’ 2T – Lucas Silva out for Eduardo and Bruno Tabata out for Gustavo Prado
87’ 2T – Kaio Jorge out for Kaique Kenji
Yellow Cards for Cruzeiro:
9’ 2T Lucas Romero (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
Substitutions for Internacional
63’ 2T – Richard out for Luis Otávio; Ricardo Mathias out for Rafael Santos Borré
64’ 2T – Wesley out for Johan Carbonero
84’ 2T – Alan Rodríguez out for Raykkonen
Yellow Cards for Internacional:
28’ 1T Bruno Tabata (Insulting the referee), 29’ 1T Juninho (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 34’ 1T Alexandro Bernabei (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 44’ 2T Vitão (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 48’ 2T Gustavo Prado (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
Red Card for Internacional:
45’ 2T Rafael Santos Borré (Direct red card)