A curious episode drew attention in Cruzeiro’s 1-0 victory over Betim, this Sunday (1st), in the sixth round of the first phase of the 2026 Campeonato Mineiro, at Arena Urbsan. Two minutes into the second half, the goalkeeper Cassio left the area, went to the referee to report a problem and then ran towards the changing rooms.
With the unexpected departure of number 1, the referee stopped the match. Players from both teams remained on the field while awaiting the return of the celestial goalkeeper, who spent approximately four minutes inside the stadium.
According to information provided by those who were at the stadium, Cássio would have needed to go to the bathroomwhich would explain the quick trip to the locker room. Minutes later, the goalkeeper returned to the pitch smiling, eliciting laughter and good-natured provocations from the fans present.
WHAT A SITUATION! Cássio asks the referee for permission and goes to the locker room during the match. Minutes later, Cruzeiro’s goalkeeper returns to the pitch and the game resumes.#cassio #cruise #betim #campeonatomineiro #soccer pic.twitter.com/NLORlKdXjT
— ge (@geglobo) February 2, 2026
How was Cruzeiro’s victory over Betim
In an uninspired performance, even with several starters in action, Cruzeiro found it difficult to create clear scoring chances and once again presented football that generated dissatisfaction in the stands. The triumph was only guaranteed in the last play of the match, 55 minutes into the second half, with a goal from Matheus Pereira.
With the result, Raposa adds important points, but is still in a delicate situation in the Campeonato Mineiro. The team occupies second place in Group C, with seven points, behind leader North, and remains under pressure for a place in the final stage of the competition.
Cruzeiro returns to the field next Thursday (05/02), at 9:30 pm, when they host Coritiba in the second round of the Brazilian Championship, after being beaten 4-0 by Botafogo in their debut in the national competition.
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