Match report

Gremio Defeats Cruzeiro 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Gremio
Gremio
2–0
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Dec 5, 2019

Gremio held off a disciplined but ultimately ineffective Cruzeiro to secure a 2-0 victory in their Serie A clash. Ferreira opened the scoring in the 67th minute, with Pepê Aquino converting a penalty in the 85th to cement Gremio's lead. The game saw Cruzeiro struggle with discipline, earning multiple yellow cards and a red card for Egídio late in the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Gremio 2–0 Cruzeiro
  • • Ferreira scored Gremio's first goal in the 67th minute
  • • Pepê Aquino converted a penalty in the 85th minute
  • • Egídio received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 90th minute

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Paulo Victor (G)
  • 33 David Braz (D)
  • 42 Rafael Galhardo (D)
  • 4 W. Kannemann (D)
  • 12 Bruno Cortez (D)
  • 5 Michel (M)
  • 14 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 9 Diego Tardelli (F)
  • 18 Luciano (M)
  • 11 Everton (M)
  • 25 Pepê

Substitutes

  • 47 Ferreira
  • 30 Patrick
  • 46 Isaque
  • 10 Felipe Vizeu
  • 38 Rodrigues
  • 90 André
  • 22 Júlio César
  • 45 Frizzo
  • 28 Paulo Miranda
  • 13 Rômulo
  • 29 Juninho Capixaba
  • 37 Darlan Mendes

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fábio (G)
  • 6 Egídio (D)
  • 3 Léo (D)
  • 2 Edílson (D)
  • 28 L. Orejuela (M)
  • 14 Cacá (D)
  • 8 Henrique (M)
  • 5 A. Cabral (M)
  • 15 Éderson (M)
  • 9 Fred (F)
  • 11 David (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 Robinho
  • 32 Pedro Rocha
  • 17 Ezequiel
  • 27 Jádson
  • 12 Rafael
  • 99 Sassá
  • 25 Fabrício Bruno
  • 37 J. Tagueu
  • 18 Dodô
  • 36 Rafael Santos

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    33' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Egídio
  2. Cruzeiro
    38' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cabral
  3. Cruzeiro
    42' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cabral · On: Robinho
  4. Cruzeiro
    45' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Edílson
  5. Cruzeiro
    54' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fred · On: Pedro Rocha
  6. Cruzeiro
    57' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Orejuela · On: Ezequiel
  7. Gremio
    61' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diego Tardelli · On: Ferreira
  8. Gremio
    65' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafael Galhardo · On: Patrick
  9. Gremio
    67' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Ferreira · Assist: Pepê Aquino
  10. Gremio
    79' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luciano · On: Isaque
  11. Cruzeiro
    84' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Cacá
  12. Gremio
    85' Gremio Goal · Penalty
    Pepê Aquino
  13. Cruzeiro
    90' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Egídio
  14. Cruzeiro
    90' Cruzeiro Card · Red Card
    Egídio

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Cruzeiro
Fouls 11 21
Pass Accuracy 86% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 581 343
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 500 270
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gremio took the lead with Ferreira's goal in the 67th minute, changing the momentum of the game
  • ▸ Pepê Aquino's penalty conversion in the 85th minute sealed Gremio's victory, despite Cruzeiro's efforts to mount a comeback