Cruzeiro and Kaio Jorge taunt Atlético-MG after Copa do Brasil progress | OneFootball

On Thursday night, Cruzeiro won the Minas Gerais derby against Atlético-MG 2-0 and secured qualification for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. At the end of the match, forward Kaio Jorge, who scored both goals for the celestial team, put a toy rooster between his teeth right on the Mineirão pitch, taunting the eliminated rival.

In a post on X, Cruzeiro further emphasized the provocation. “Yes, KJ (Kaio Jorge) has already had dinner tonight!” wrote the club, alluding to the striker’s excellent performance against Atlético-MG, whose mascot and nickname is the Rooster (Galo).

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, Kaio Jorge also scored. On that occasion, he opened the scoring, which ended 2-0 with Fabrício Bruno sealing the victory. Last week, the striker felt discomfort during Brazil’s match against Chile and was later diagnosed with an injury. Even so, he took to the field and decided the derby.

Now qualified, Cruzeiro will face Corinthians for a spot in the final of the national competition. Timão eliminated Athletico-PR after winning the second leg at Neo Química Arena, 2-0.

Cruzeiro returns to the pitch next Monday, when they face Bahia in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador.

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