📹 Cruzeiro end São Paulo’s long unbeaten run | OneFootball

At Mineirão, Cruzeiro defeated São Paulo 1 x 0, this Saturday (30), for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

Boosted by the victory in the midweek classic, for the Brazil Cup, the Foxes had a full stadium to help the team try to maintain the good phase.

But, in the first half, Tricolor Paulista was better on the field, with more ball possession and more shots at the goal defended by Cássio.

The young Rodriguinho, in fact, was once again the highlight of São Paulo on the field.

But, after the break, Cruzeiro scored the winning goal through a free kick from Matheus Pereira, from the edge of the area, but which deflected off Alan Franco in the barrier to take away any chance of defense from Rafael.

The goal brought down the team from São Paulo and excited Cabuloso, who began to dominate the match and accumulate good chances to extend the lead.

In stoppage time, Cássio saved a point-blank header from Dinenno and prevented the ex's law at Mineirão.

🚦 How it stands

With the second consecutive victory in the Brasileirão (the third in the season), Cruzeiro reached 44 points and returned to second place in the table, behind only Flamengo (46 points).

Meanwhile, São Paulo, which was defeated again in the championship after eight rounds, remained with 32 points and in seventh place.

The teams will return to the field only after the FIFA date in September.

The Foxes will play the classic with Atlético-MG, at Mineirão, on September 11, for the return match of the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup (first leg 2 x 0).

For the Brasileirão, Cruzeiro visits Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, on September 15 (Monday), for round 23. Tricolor Paulista hosts Botafogo, at MorumBIS, on September 14.

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