Cássio's bizarre moment steals show in Cruzeiro win, goes viral | OneFootball

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·2 February 2026

Cássio's bizarre moment steals show in Cruzeiro win, goes viral

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The duel between Betim and Cruzeiro, for the Campeonato Mineiro, featured an unusual scene.

Two minutes into the second half, goalkeeper Cássio had to leave the Arena Urban field in a hurry to use the locker room, forcing the match to be paused.


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After a brief conversation with the referee to explain the situation, the Raposa's number 1 ran to the stadium's internal facilities.

While players and referees waited on the field, the local fans didn't miss the chance to tease the goalkeeper, insinuating that he had gone to the bathroom.

About four minutes later, Cássio returned to the field with a smile on his face and resumed his position between the posts, allowing the game to continue normally.

On social media, the incident, of course, went viral! Check it out below!

Match Summary

Despite the comedic moment, Cruzeiro's situation in the game was serious.

Still adapting to Tite's command, the team faced difficulties but managed to secure a positive result.

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  • Final Score: Betim 0 x 1 Cruzeiro.
  • Matheus Pereira secured the victory with a goal in injury time.
  • Forward Arroyo, one of the new additions to the lineup, provided the assist for the winning goal.

The victory gives Tite some breathing room, as he had been under pressure and even heard insults from the fans before the winning goal.

With the result, Raposa remains in the fight for a spot in the Mineiro finals.

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