Sporting’s old flame delights Leonardo Jardim in Cruzeiro v Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Cruzeiro is in the next phase of the Brazil Cup after defeating Atlético-MG 2-0, with a brace from Kaio Jorge - a player who was once linked to Sporting. The forward had already scored a goal in the first leg (2-0) and was the great hero of the knockout stage.

With an advantage obtained away from home, the team led by Leonardo Jardim received the opposing team with the ambition to advance in the competition. Just at 5', Kaio Jorge scored the first goal of the match and set the stage for the former Sporting coach to advance.

Atlético-MG, due to the three-goal disadvantage, took control of the match until halftime but failed to capitalize on the opportunities. Those who don't score, concede, and right at the start of the second half, Kaio Jorge scored the 2-0 (48') and sealed the passage to the next phase of the Cup.

Atlético-MG still tried to accelerate, looking for a goal that could offer a glimmer of hope. However, Hulk and company couldn't get past Cássio. Guilherme Arana was even sent off in stoppage time, at 90+1'.

This season, wearing the Cruzeiro jersey, Kaio Jorge - valued at 17 million euros - has scored 20 goals and provided five assists in 32 matches, the best mark of his career. Under the command of Leonardo Jardim, the former Sporting target played 2,323 minutes.

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