Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Cruzeiro 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
1–2
FT
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Dec 5, 2024

Palmeiras secured a crucial victory in their clash against Cruzeiro on December 5th. Despite falling behind early to Matheus Pereira's goal for Cruzeiro, Palmeiras mounted a strong comeback and eventually won with goals from Maurício and Estevão.

Key Facts

  • • Cruzeiro scored first through Matheus Pereira (52')
  • • Palmeiras equalized when Maurício netted (61')
  • • Estevão sealed the win for Palmeiras in stoppage time (90')
  • • Marlon of Cruzeiro was issued a yellow card (56')
  • • Zé Ivaldo and Anderson both received yellow cards for Cruzeiro (68', 71')

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cássio (G)
  • 12 William (D)
  • 43 João Marcelo (D)
  • 5 Zé Ivaldo (D)
  • 3 Marlon (D)
  • 77 Japa (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 17 Ramiro (M)
  • 30 Gabriel Veron (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 26 L. Díaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 F. Peralta
  • 66 Tevis Gabriel
  • 69 Kenji
  • 22 Vitinho
  • 41 Leo Aragão
  • 44 Weverton
  • 34 Jonathan
  • 98 Anderson
  • 2 Wesley Gasolina
  • 6 Kaiki

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 Weverton (G)
  • 4 A. Giay (D)
  • 44 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 26 Murilo (D)
  • 6 Vanderlan (D)
  • 27 R. Rios (M)
  • 5 A. Moreno (M)
  • 41 Estêvão (M)
  • 23 Raphael Veiga (M)
  • 9 Felipe Anderson (M)
  • 42 J. López (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Maurício
  • 12 Mayke
  • 25 Gabriel Menino
  • 16 Caio Paulista
  • 17 Lázaro
  • 35 Fabinho
  • 34 Kaiky Naves
  • 7 Dudu
  • 10 Rony
  • 14 Marcelo Lomba
  • 20 Rômulo
  • 8 Zé Rafael

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    52' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Pereira · Assist: Marlon
  2. Cruzeiro
    56' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Marlon
  3. Palmeiras
    58' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Moreno · On: Maurício
  4. Palmeiras
    58' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Agustín Giay · On: Mayke
  5. Palmeiras
    58' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Felipe Anderson · On: Gabriel Menino
  6. Palmeiras
    61' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Maurício · Assist: Richard Ríos
  7. Cruzeiro
    66' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Japa · On: F. Peralta
  8. Cruzeiro
    68' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Zé Ivaldo
  9. Cruzeiro
    71' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Anderson
  10. Palmeiras
    75' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vanderlan · On: Caio Paulista
  11. Palmeiras
    78' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Raphael Veiga · On: Lazaro
  12. Cruzeiro
    84' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Díaz · On: Tevis Gabriel
  13. Palmeiras
    85' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Vitor Reis
  14. Cruzeiro
    87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Veron · On: Kenji
  15. Cruzeiro
    87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheus Pereira · On: Vitinho
  16. Palmeiras
    90' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Estêvão

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Palmeiras
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 31
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 414 486
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 3 12
xG 0.62 2.97
Shots off Target 5 10
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 351 426
Shots Inside Box 5 19
Saves 9 2
Shots Outside Box 4 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palmeiras' equalizing goal by Maurício at the 61-minute mark shifted momentum in their favor, setting up the comeback.
  • ▸ The late goal from Estevão in stoppage time cemented Palmeiras’ victory and secured three crucial points in the Serie A standings.