Match report

Cruzeiro Holds Palmeiras To A 1-1 Draw In Serie A Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
1–1
FT
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Dec 7, 2023

Cruzeiro held off a resilient Palmeiras attack in their Serie A clash, resulting in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Early on, Endrick put Palmeiras ahead with a goal in the 21st minute but Nikão leveled for Cruzeiro late in the game at the 80th minute, ensuring neither team left with all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Palmeiras took an early lead through Endrick's goal in the 21st minute.
  • • Cruzeiro equalized in the 80th minute thanks to Nikão’s strike, assisted by Matheus Pereira.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Cruzeiro making four changes and Palmeiras five during the match.
  • • Lucas Silva of Cruzeiro received a yellow card for a foul at the 72nd minute.

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Rafael Cabral (G)
  • 12 William (D)
  • 43 João Marcelo (D)
  • 4 Luciano Castán (D)
  • 3 Marlon (D)
  • 20 Ian Luccas (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 77 Japa (M)
  • 96 Matheus Pereira (F)
  • 9 Bruno Rodrigues (F)
  • 19 Arthur Gomes (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Fernando Henrique
  • 80 Robert
  • 14 Kaiki
  • 10 Nikão
  • 98 Anderson
  • 6 Lucas Oliveira
  • 55 João Pedro
  • 25 Henrique Cardoso
  • 34 Ruan Santos
  • 2 Wesley Gasolina
  • 40 Rafael Elias
  • 24 H. Palacios

Palmeiras

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 21 Weverton (G)
  • 2 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 15 G. Gómez (D)
  • 26 Murilo (D)
  • 12 Mayke (M)
  • 27 R. Rios (M)
  • 8 Zé Rafael (M)
  • 6 Vanderlan (M)
  • 23 Raphael Veiga (F)
  • 9 Endrick (F)
  • 19 Breno Lopes (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. López
  • 14 Artur
  • 35 Fabinho
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 20 E. Atuesta
  • 30 Jaílson
  • 37 Kevin
  • 32 Gustavo Garcia
  • 42 Marcelo Lomba
  • 13 Luan
  • 40 Jhon Jhon
  • 34 Kaiky Naves

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    15' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ian Luccas · On: Fernando Henrique
  2. Palmeiras
    21' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Endrick
  3. Cruzeiro
    60' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Arthur Gomes · On: Robert
  4. Palmeiras
    64' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Richard Ríos

    Foul

  5. Palmeiras
    69' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Endrick · On: J. López
  6. Palmeiras
    69' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Breno Lopes · On: Artur
  7. Cruzeiro
    72' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Silva

    Foul

  8. Cruzeiro
    76' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marlon · On: Kaiki
  9. Cruzeiro
    76' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: Nikão
  10. Palmeiras
    78' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ze Rafael · On: Fabinho
  11. Palmeiras
    78' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mayke · On: Estêvão
  12. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Nikão · Assist: Matheus Pereira
  13. Palmeiras
    86' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Richard Ríos · On: E. Atuesta

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Palmeiras
Fouls 9 19
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 446 348
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.41 1.30
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 370 278
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Endrick in the 21st minute set the tone but did not secure victory for Palmeiras.
  • ▸ Nikão's equalizer at the 80th minute shifted momentum to Cruzeiro, ensuring they remained competitive until the final whistle.