Cruzeiro beat URT, top group stage and reach Copa do Brasil semi-finals | OneFootball

Cruzeiro secured a spot in the semifinals of the Campeonato Mineiro by defeating URT 2-1 this Saturday (2/14), away from home. The celestial team built their advantage in the first half, with goals from Kaio Jorge and Arroyo, and managed the result throughout the match.

URT managed to pull one back with Mateus Peloggia, keeping the game open until the final minutes, but could not avoid elimination. The match also had tense moments, especially after the expulsions of Matheus Henrique and Pedro Henrique, which changed the dynamics of the game and made the pace faster.

With the victory, Cruzeiro advances to face Pouso Alegre in the semifinal. On the other side of the bracket, Atlético-MG and América-MG will compete for a spot in the State Championship final.

MATCH SUMMARY

At the start of the match, URT even found the net with Gabriel Moysés just two minutes in. However, the play was ruled offside due to Federico Andrade’s position at the start of the move. The warning served for Cruzeiro to adjust their stance and take control of the game.

With greater possession and presence in the attacking half, the celestial team began to create opportunities, mainly with Matheus Pereira, who shot three times without success. On the fourth attempt, the number 10 forced a good save from Ariel. On the rebound, Gerson was quicker than the defense and precisely set up Kaio Jorge, who was unmarked and finished to open the scoring.

In stoppage time of the first half, Cruzeiro extended their lead. Arroyo received a deep pass, won the sprint, and finished with style to score the second. Still before halftime, Matheus Henrique was shown a second yellow card and was sent off, leaving the team with one player less for the remainder of the match.

After the break, URT tried to capitalize on their numerical advantage and pushed their lines forward, pressing Cruzeiro in their defensive half. Despite the initial pressure, the home team struggled to turn possession into clear goal-scoring chances.

The scenario changed at 12 minutes in, when Pedro Henrique committed a hard foul on Matheus Pereira and was shown a straight red card. With ten players on each side, the match lost intensity and saw fewer spaces open up.

Cruzeiro still threatened on the counterattack: Christian found himself in a good position, tried to chip goalkeeper Adriel, but his shot lacked power, making for an easy save. In stoppage time, Mateus Peloggia took advantage of an opportunity in the box and reduced the deficit. The goal, however, did not change the outcome, confirming Cruzeiro’s qualification for the semifinals of the Campeonato Mineiro.

URT 1×2 CruzeiroCampeonato Mineiro – 8th roundDate: 02/14/2026Time: 7:00 PM (Brasília time)Venue: Estádio Zama Maciel, in Patos de Minas (MG)Goals: Kaio Jorge, 26 minutes into the 1st half (0-1); Arroyo, 48 minutes into the 1st half (0-2); Mateus Peloggia, 52 minutes into the 2nd half (1-2).URTAriel; Leandro Silva (Mateus Peloggia, 25’/1stH), Léo Santos, Victor Sallinas and Gabriel Augusto (Sandro, 33’/2ndH); Hippólito (Laércio, halftime), Pedro Henrique and John Everson; Federico Andrade (Wesley Hiago, halftime), Cesinha and Gabriel Moysés (Marcelo Maçola, 33’/2ndH).Coach: Ito Roque.CruzeiroCássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba (João Marcelo, 30’/2ndH) and Kaiki Bruno (Kauã Prates, 37’/2ndH); Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Gerson (Christian, 21’/2ndH) and Matheus Pereira; Kaio Jorge (Wanderson, 21’/2ndH) and Arroyo (Lucas Romero, halftime).Coach: Tite.Refereeing:Referee: Hieger Túlio CardosoAssistants: Celso Luiz da Silva and Ricardo Junio de SouzaVAR: Michel Patrick Costa GuimarãesYellow cards: Hippólito, Gabriel Moysés and Mateus Peloggia (URT); William and Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro).Red cards: Pedro Henrique (URT) and Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro).

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