Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Cruzeiro 2-0 in Serie A

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
0–2
FT
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Dec 8, 2019

Palmeiras secured a dominant victory over Cruzeiro, with goals from Ze Rafael and Dudu, to strengthen their position in the Brazilian Serie A. Despite Cruzeiro's multiple substitutions, they failed to find the back of the net, as Palmeiras maintained their composure and secured a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cruzeiro 0–2 Palmeiras
  • • Goals: Ze Rafael (58'), Dudu (84')
  • • Assists: Raphael Veiga (Ze Rafael's goal), Bruno Henrique (Dudu's goal)
  • • Substitutions: Cruzeiro - Ezequiel (46'), L. Orejuela (49'), Pedro Rocha (59')
  • • Substitutions: Palmeiras - Gabriel Veron (66'), Willian (71'), Mayke (82')

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Fábio (G)
  • 3 Léo (D)
  • 18 Dodô (D)
  • 28 L. Orejuela (D)
  • 14 Cacá (D)
  • 8 Henrique (M)
  • 20 Marquinhos Gabriel (F)
  • 27 Jádson (M)
  • 15 Éderson (M)
  • 17 Ezequiel (F)
  • 32 Pedro Rocha (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 Sassá
  • 42 Weverton
  • 41 Mauricio
  • 25 Fabrício Bruno
  • 12 Rafael
  • 37 J. Tagueu
  • 36 Rafael Santos
  • 9 Fred
  • 11 David
  • 35 Adriano

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 Weverton (G)
  • 2 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 6 Diogo Barbosa (D)
  • 13 Luan (D)
  • 25 Antônio Carlos (D)
  • 19 Bruno Henrique (M)
  • 20 Lucas Lima (M)
  • 8 Zé Rafael (M)
  • 23 Raphael Veiga (M)
  • 35 Matheus Fernandes (M)
  • 7 Dudu (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 Gabriel Veron
  • 29 Willian
  • 12 Mayke
  • 17 Jean
  • 42 Jaílson
  • 16 Deyverson
  • 37 Carlos Eduardo
  • 26 Victor Luis
  • 18 Ramires
  • 3 Edu Dracena

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    46' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ezequiel · On: Sassá
  2. Cruzeiro
    49' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Orejuela · On: Weverton
  3. Palmeiras
    58' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Ze Rafael · Assist: Raphael Veiga
  4. Cruzeiro
    59' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro Rocha · On: Maurício
  5. Palmeiras
    60' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Ze Rafael
  6. Palmeiras
    66' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ze Rafael · On: Gabriel Veron
  7. Palmeiras
    71' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Raphael Veiga · On: Willian
  8. Palmeiras
    82' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marcos Rocha · On: Mayke
  9. Palmeiras
    84' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Dudu · Assist: Bruno Henrique

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Palmeiras
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 505 385
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 437 314
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ze Rafael's goal at the 58' mark gave Palmeiras a crucial lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Dudu's second goal in the 84' further sealed the victory for Palmeiras, ending any hopes of a comeback for Cruzeiro.