Match report

Vasco DA Gama Stuns Cruzeiro 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
0–1
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
Nov 26, 2017

In a surprising turn of events, Vasco DA Gama stunned Cruzeiro with a 1-0 victory in their Serie A encounter. Paulão's early goal in the 21st minute proved decisive as Vasco DA Gama's defensive efforts thwarted Cruzeiro's numerous attempts to level the score. Both teams saw key players receive yellow cards, but it was Vasco DA Gama's resilience that secured the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cruzeiro 0–1 Vasco DA Gama
  • • Goal: Paulão (21' - Vasco DA Gama)
  • • Assist: Nenê (Vasco DA Gama)
  • • Yellow Cards: Wellington Silva (Vasco DA Gama), Bryan (Cruzeiro), Thiago Neves (Cruzeiro), Leo (Cruzeiro), Henrique (Vasco DA Gama)

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Rafael (G)
  • 3 Léo (D)
  • 28 Digão
  • 17 Bryan (D)
  • 8 Henrique (M)
  • 70 Rafinha (M)
  • 30 Thiago Neves (M)
  • 19 Robinho (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 10 G. De Arrascaeta (M)
  • 29 L. Romero (D)

Substitutes

  • 11 Alisson
  • 14 Judivan
  • 18 A. Messidoro
  • 21 John Lennon
  • 23 Elber
  • 32 Arthur Henrique
  • 34 Nonoca
  • 35 Murilo Cerqueira
  • 37 Lucas França
  • 46 Victor Luiz
  • 31 Careca

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Silva (G)
  • 4 Anderson Martins (D)
  • 3 Paulão (D)
  • 2 Mádson (D)
  • 8 Yago Picachu (M)
  • 6 Henrique (D)
  • 5 Wellington
  • 11 Paulinho (M)
  • 10 Nenê (M)
  • 9 A. Ríos (F)
  • 7 Evander (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 Jean
  • 20 Wagner
  • 17 Mateus Vital
  • 21 Éder Luís
  • 22 Gilberto Junior
  • 19 Paulo Vitor
  • 15 Bruno Paulista
  • 13 Rafael Marques
  • 12 Gabriel Félix
  • 16 Alan Cardoso
  • 23 Andrey
  • 18 Caio Monteiro

Timeline

  1. Vasco DA Gama
    21' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Paulão · Assist: Nenê
  2. Vasco DA Gama
    46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Evander · On: Jean Irmer
  3. Vasco DA Gama
    51' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Wellington Silva
  4. Cruzeiro
    52' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Bryan
  5. Cruzeiro
    55' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: Alisson
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    62' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paulinho · On: Wagner
  7. Vasco DA Gama
    69' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nenê · On: Mateus Vital
  8. Cruzeiro
    75' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Robinho · On: Judivan
  9. Cruzeiro
    79' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Neves
  10. Cruzeiro
    84' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Leo
  11. Vasco DA Gama
    89' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Henrique

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Vasco DA Gama
Fouls 16 20
Pass Accuracy 89% 74%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 9
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 572 295
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 509 218
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Paulão in the 21st minute set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Cruzeiro to equalize.
  • ▸ Despite several chances and substitutions, Cruzeiro could not break down Vasco DA Gama's defensive wall, leading to frustration and two yellow cards for Cruzeiro players in the second half.