Cruzeiro beat Esporte de Patos to secure Copinha qualification | OneFootball

This Tuesday, with a goal at the end of the game, Cruzeiro defeated Esporte de Patos 1-0 at the Dr. José Lancha Filho Stadium in Franca, during the second round of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, securing their qualification for the next phase.

Standings Situation

With this result, Cruzeiro takes the lead in Group 13, with six points. EC de Patos, on the other hand, no longer has a chance to advance to the next phase, having lost both games so far.

📋 Match Summary

ESPORTE DE PATOS 0 X 1 CRUZEIRO

🏆 Competition: 2nd round of the Copinha 🏟️ Location: Dr. José Lancha Filho Stadium, in Franca 📅 Date: January 6, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽ Fernando, at 44′ of the 2nd half (Cruzeiro)

How the Game Went

Cruzeiro was superior for most of the first half, creating several dangerous opportunities. However, EC de Patos managed to hold their ground defensively to go into halftime with a scoreless draw.

In the final minutes of the match, at 44 minutes, Cruzeiro finally broke the deadlock. After a corner kick, Kelvin flicked the ball with his heel, finding Fernando in the small area, who slid in to score.

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