Cruzeiro got the better of Criciúma this Saturday (9), scored 2-1 at Mineirão, and won again in the Brazilian Championship after 7 games.
The Celeste team’s last victory in the competition was on September 1st, 3-1 over bottom team Atlético-GO.
The positive result also marks Fernando Diniz’s first victory in charge of Raposa in this Brazilian Championship. The coach, who, had only won in the South American.
Cruzeiro’s goals in the duel were scored by Kaio Jorge, at 8 in the first half, and Gabriel Veron, at 24 in the second half. Allano, at 38 in the second half, scored for Tigre.
With the result, he reaches 7th place with 47 points. The team continues to dream of a place in next year’s Libertadores.
Criciúma, in turn, occupies 15th place with 37 points and remains in the fight against Brazilian relegation.
Upcoming games
Cruzeiro and Criciúma only enter the field after the FIFA Date. On Wednesday, the 20th, Raposa visits Corinthians in São Paulo, while Santa Catarina hosts Vitória.
