Cruzeiro surpassed a first half, turned around in the final stage and beat Sao Paulo 1-0, this Saturday (30), in Mineirão, in a game valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian.
The goal of Cruzeiro victory came out of Matheus Pereira’s feet, after a free kick.
With the result, surpassing Palmeiras. Tricolor, in turn, remains in seventh place with 32 points.
The game
In a first half with zero score, Sao Paulo showed superiority and even scared early on Rodriguinho’s kick.
Already the home team found difficulties in the last third and saw, hardly not touch the ball.
Leonardo Jardim decided to draw Kaio Jorge and put Gabigol in the second half, but Cruzeiro was driving with difficulties in front. At 10, the team almost opened the scoring on Matheus Pereira’s header, who just didn’t puff up the nets because goalkeeper Rafael did a miracle.
If in the first one he was in the almost, Matheus Pereira managed to score the first goal of the game in his next play, 18 minutes. In a free kick, the shirt 10 scored to the fox after the ball diverted to the barrier and taking the São Paulo goalkeeper out of the play.
The goal changed the game scenario and the home team had two golden opportunities. Gabigol narrowly won the marker at 23 and Rafael saved Sao Paulo in two Raposa’s capital throws on 31 minutes,
In additions, Cassio still managed to save Cruzeiro, after Rodriguinho’s strong header, to leave the scoring in 1-0.
Next cruise games and São Paulo
The two teams return to the field after date FIFA. Cruzeiro receives rival Atlético-MG on September 11, for the game of the return of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup.
Sao Paulo will only enter the field only on September 14th. Tricolor receives Botafogo at Morumbis, for the 23rd round of Brasileirão.
