Cruzeiro beat Atlético-MG away, take lead in Copa do Brasil quarter-finals | OneFootball

On Wednesday, Cruzeiro visited and defeated Atlético-MG 2-0 at Arena MRV, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The goals for Cabuloso – the competition's biggest champion with six trophies – were scored in the final stage, from the feet of Fabrício Bruno and Kaio Jorge.

The return match, which decides who advances to the semifinals, takes place on September 11, a Thursday, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Mineirão. Cruzeiro only needs a draw to advance and, in case of a tie in the aggregate score, the decision goes to penalties. In the next phase, the winner of the Minas Gerais classic faces whoever comes out of Corinthians x Athletico-PR.

Both teams return to the pitch for the Brazilian Championship, for the 22nd round of the tournament. Galo visits Vitória at Barradão at 6:30 pm on Sunday. Raposa, on the other hand, faces São Paulo at 9 pm on Saturday, at Mineirão.

Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro: the game

The classic match between Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro was marked by balance in the first half. The match started off lively, with chances for both sides: Cássio stopped shots from Arana and Cuello, while Everson saved a dangerous shot from Kaio Jorge.

In the second half, however, Cruzeiro was more efficient. Just 4 minutes in, Fabrício Bruno carried freely and landed a beautiful shot from outside the box, in Everson's left corner, opening the score.

At the 18-minute mark, Cabuloso increased the lead at Arena MRV. After Wanderson's corner kick, Fabrício Bruno headed the ball to Kaio Jorge, who, unmarked, pushed it with his right leg into the net, extending the lead.

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