First-choice Cruzeiro hit five, thrash Uberlândia at the Mineirão | OneFootball

Cruzeiro had a dominant night at Mineirão and made a convincing debut with their starters in the Campeonato Mineiro. Playing for the first time this season with full strength in the state competition, the celestial team controlled the game from the initial minutes, imposed their rhythm, and gave no chances to Uberlândia, building a 5-0 rout marked by intensity, organization, and offensive efficiency from start to finish.

GAME SUMMARY

Cruzeiro was overwhelmingly superior in the first half and authoritatively built a 2-0 lead over Uberlândia. From the initial minutes, the celestial team controlled possession, pressed in the offensive field, and created the best opportunities, especially on the flanks, with good participation from Matheus Pereira and Wanderson.

The first goal came at 16 minutes, in a quick counter-attack: Kaio Jorge received on the right side of the area and finished precisely to open the scoring. After the goal, Cruzeiro maintained the intensity, had other clear chances, and forced the opposing goalkeeper to work. William and Christian missed good opportunities, while Wanderson and Kaio Jorge also posed threats with defended shots.

The superiority was transformed into another goal at 37 minutes. Christian appeared well in the middle of the area and finished with his right foot to extend the score, crowning the team's good moment. Uberlândia, on the other hand, struggled to play out, overused fouls to contain Cruzeiro's rhythm, and accumulated yellow cards throughout the stage.

Cruzeiro maintained absolute dominance in the second half and turned their technical superiority into a rout. Just 2 minutes in, Wanderson hit a beautiful shot from outside the area to score the third goal and secure the celestial victory. With a wide lead on the scoreboard, the team further controlled the pace of the match, exchanging passes and occupying the offensive field.

The pressure remained constant, with shots from Christian and Lucas Romero, until at 14 minutes, the midfielder appeared well in the middle of the area to score the fourth goal, rewarding the good collective performance. Even at a disadvantage, Uberlândia attempted some mid-range shots, but without much danger to Cruzeiro's goal.

Throughout the final stage, Cruzeiro made changes, gave minutes to players coming off the bench, and did not decrease the intensity. Keny Arroyo and Kaiki still missed clear chances, while the team continued piling up corners and offensive plays. At 35 minutes, Christian scored again, taking advantage of an opportunity inside the small area to close the score at 5-0.

CRUZEIRO'S SCHEDULE

Cruzeiro now turns their attention to the continuation of the Campeonato Mineiro. The team faces Democrata next Thursday (22), at 6:30 PM, at Mineirão. Following that, on Sunday (25), the Raposa will have the first classic of the season, facing Atlético Mineiro at 6 PM, at Arena MRV.

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