On Gerson’s debut, Cruzeiro lose to Democrata in the Mineiro | OneFootball

At home, Cruzeiro lost to Democrata 1-0 this Thursday, in the fourth round of the Campeonato Mineiro, at Mineirão. The match marked the debut of Gerson, the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football, for Raposa. Bryan scored the goal that secured victory for the visitors.

Standings Situation

With this result, Cruzeiro, despite the stumble, remains in first place in Group C, with six points. Democrata, on the other hand, has seven points and occupies second place in Group A, behind URT.

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📋 Match Summary

🔵⚪ CRUZEIRO 0 X 1 DEMOCRATA ⚫⚪ 🏆 Competition: Campeonato Mineiro – fourth round 🏟️ Venue: Mineirão 📅 Date: January 22, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time) 

Goals

⚽ Bryan, at 16′ of the 2nd half (Democrata)

How the match went

Cruzeiro had possession and pressed the opponent for most of the match. The home team had 33 shots and 19 corners. Despite this, at 16 minutes into the second half, Bryan sealed the visitors' victory and ended the celestial celebration. After a long ball, Fagner made a poor header back to Cássio and the rival left-back, who was in the box, lobbed the goalkeeper with a subtle touch.

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