Cruzeiro stun Inter with wonder goals, reclaim second spot in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Mineirão was the stage for a great performance on Saturday night (23rd). With two stunning goals by Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge, Cruzeiro defeated Internacional 2-1 in a match valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. Bruno Tabata scored for the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

With this result, Raposa reaches 41 points and reclaims second place in the competition. However, this position could still be lost: Palmeiras, with 39 points, faces Sport, the last-placed team in the Brasileirão, this Monday (25th) at Allianz Parque.

Cruzeiro started by putting pressure on Inter, and at 11 minutes Romero forced Rochet to make a safe save.

Shortly after, at 18 minutes, individual brilliance shone through. Matheus Pereira received the ball at the edge of the box and chipped the Uruguayan goalkeeper with style: 1-0 for the home team.

The lead didn’t last long. At 23 minutes, Bruno Tabata took advantage of space in Cruzeiro’s defense and fired a precise shot into the right corner, leaving no chance for Cássio and leveling the score.

In the second half, another stunning goal decided the match. At 12 minutes, after a mistake in Internacional’s buildup, William found Kaio Jorge breaking through on the right. The striker finished with a chip, securing Cruzeiro’s victory: 2-1.

With the favorable score, the team from Minas Gerais managed the pace until the final whistle. In stoppage time, Borré was sent off for a hard foul on Christian, ending Internacional’s hopes of a comeback.

Next challenges

After a strong performance, Cruzeiro now turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. On Wednesday (27th), the team hosts Atlético-MG at Arena MRV at 7:30 pm for the first leg of the quarterfinals.

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