Raposa reached 41 points, surpassed Palmeiras (39) and was two from Flamengo, who leads with 43; The opponents, however, will still play in the round, both on Monday
After two games without winning in Brasileirão – defeat to Santos and a draw with Mirassol – Cruzeiro rediscovered the path of victory on Saturday (23). It was not an eye -popping exhibition of the celestial team, but good enough to overcome the Internacional in Mineirão, 2-1. The first half ended tied: Matheus Pereira opened the scoring for the fox, but Bruno Tabata responded to Colorado. In the second half, the mining team rose from production and reached the victory with a beautiful goal from Kaio Jorge, top scorer of the championship with 15 goals. He received in the area and, with a dug, covered Rochet on the way out of the opposing goalkeeper. Cruzeiro reached 41 points, exceeded Palmeiras (39) and was two points from Flamengo, which leads with 43. The opponents, however, will still play in the 21st round, both on Monday. Mengão will receive Vitória at Maracanã, while Verdon will face Sport at Palestra Italia.
Why did Cruzeiro beat Internacional?
- With more talented players, the cruise was superior, especially in the second half
- The victory could have been even more elastic, but goalkeeper Rochet made good defense
- With a victory in the last nine matches, Inter has shown little imagination and gave only three kicks in the goal
- Kaio Jorge is decisive and defined the scoring with a great goal
The goals
- Matheus Pereira, from Cruzeiro, at 19 ′ of the first half (“slap” at first at the entrance of the area)
- Bruno Tabata, at 24 ′ of the first half (kick in the left corner of Cassio)
- Kaio Jorge, at 13 ′ of the second half (Cavadinha at the exit of Rochet)
