In the 35th round of the Brasileirao, Kaio Jorge delivered an exceptional performance, scoring two goals that propelled Cruzeiro to a resounding 3-0 victory over Corinthians. The forward showcased his talent first at the 25-minute mark of the first half and again just three minutes into the second half, leading his team to a well-deserved win with two well-placed shots. Keny Arroyo added to the scoreline, finding the net in the 64th minute, with a powerful shot that left goalkeeper Felipe Longo Fernandes da Silva with no chance after receiving a precise cross from Jorge.
Kaio Jorge was undoubtedly the star of the match. The Cruzeiro striker netted twice and made four attempts on goal, demonstrating his offensive capabilities. Another key player for the hosts was Keny Arroyo, who scored once and also recorded four shots on target throughout the game.
Cruzeiro’s head coach, José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim, implemented a 4-5-1 formation, with Cássio guarding the net; William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, and Kaiki Bruno comprising the defensive line; and Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, Matheus Pereira, and Keny Arroyo in the midfield, leaving Kaio Jorge as the lone striker.
Meanwhile, the Corinthians team, managed by Dorival Júnior, lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Felipe Longo in goal; Matheuzinho, João Pedro, Gustavo Henrique, Fabrizio Angileri, and Hugo Ferreira in defense; Raniele, Rodrigo Garro, and Breno Bidon in midfield; and Gui Negão and Yuri Alberto leading the attack.
The match referee, Alex Gomes Stefano, oversaw the proceedings smoothly.
Looking ahead, Cruzeiro will travel to face Ceará in their next fixture, while Corinthians will play at home against Botafogo at the Neo Química Arena.
After this match, Cruzeiro sits third in the standings with 68 points, while Corinthians remains in tenth place with 45 points in the tournament.
Substitutions for Cruzeiro
73’ 2T – Christian off for Japa and Keny Arroyo off for Luis Sinisterra
85’ 2T – Kaio Jorge off for Gabriel Barbosa and Lucas Romero off for Walace
88’ 2T – Kaiki Bruno off for Kauã Prates
Yellow Cards for Cruzeiro:
29’ 1T – Lucas Romero, 31’ 1T – Keny Arroyo, 11’ 2T – Fabrício Bruno
Substitutions for Corinthians
45’ 2T – Gui Negão off for André Dias, Raniele off for André Carrillo, and Fabrizio Angileri off for Vitinho
65’ 2T – Rodrigo Garro off for José Martínez and Breno Bidon off for Dieguinho
Yellow Cards for Corinthians:
9’ 2T – Matheuzinho, 37’ 2T – Hugo Ferreira
Red Card for Corinthians:
38’ 2T – José Martínez (Direct Red)