Match report

Cruzeiro Defeats Vitoria 3-1 in Serie A Thriller

Cruzeiro

3–1

Vitoria

Nov 1, 2025

Cruzeiro

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Match

Nov 1, 2025 · FT

Vitoria

Away

Cruzeiro showcased their dominance in the early stages of the game as Kaio Jorge converted a penalty and added another goal within the first half-hour, setting the tone for the match. Despite Vitoria's response through Willian Oliveira cutting the deficit to 2-1, Cruzeiro sealed their victory just before halftime with an additional strike from K. Arroyo.

Key Facts

• Cruzeiro secured a 3-1 win over Vitoria in Serie A.
• Kaio Jorge scored twice for Cruzeiro, including a penalty kick.
• Willian Oliveira pulled one back for Vitoria.
• K. Arroyo added the third goal for Cruzeiro.

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 Cassio (G)
12 William Furtado (D)
34 Jonathan Jesus (D)
43 Joao Marcelo (D)
6 Kaiki (D)
29 L. Romero (M)
16 Lucas Silva (M)
88 Christian (M)
10 Matheus Pereira (M)
99 K. Arroyo (M)
19 Kaio Jorge (F)

Substitutes

41 Leo Aragao
2 Kaua Moraes
14 M. Gamarra
36 Kaua Prates
5 Walace
35 Murilo Rhikman
20 Ryan Guilherme
77 Japa
21 Eduardo
17 L. Sinisterra
57 R. Lelis
9 Gabriel Barbosa

Vitoria

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

12 Thiago Couto (G)
33 Erick (D)
4 Camutanga (D)
77 Neris (D)
3 Ze Marcos (D)
13 Ramon (D)
10 Matheuzinho (M)
29 Willian Oliveira (M)
21 Dudu (M)
17 A. Cantalapiedra (M)
79 Renato Kayzer (F)

Substitutes

71 Yuri
18 Kauan
43 Edu
50 P. Roberto
66 Maykon Jesus
6 Pepe
26 Edenilson
28 Ricardo Ryller
11 Osvaldo
19 Kike Saverio
22 Lucas Braga
31 R. Lopez

Timeline

2' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card

Dudu

Foul
5' Cruzeiro Var · Penalty confirmed

Kaio Jorge
8' Cruzeiro Goal · Penalty

Kaio Jorge
12' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card

Jonathan Jesus

Foul
20' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card

Camutanga

Foul
23' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal

Kaio Jorge · Assist: Kaiki
26' Cruzeiro Var · Goal confirmed

Kaio Jorge
34' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card

William

Time wasting
37' Vitoria Goal · Normal Goal

Willian Oliveira · Assist: Aitor Cantalapiedra
45'+4 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card

Christian

Foul
45' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal

K. Arroyo · Assist: L. Romero
46' Vitoria subst · Substitution 1

Off: Camutanga · On: Edu
46' Vitoria subst · Substitution 2

Off: Dudu · On: Pepê
46' Vitoria subst · Substitution 3

Off: Renato Kayzer · On: R. Lopez
56' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card

Zé Marcos

Argument
59' Vitoria subst · Substitution 4

Off: Matheuzinho · On: Kike Saverio
66' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1

Off: Christian · On: Carlos Eduardo
73' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2

Off: Kaio Jorge · On: L. Sinisterra
73' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3

Off: K. Arroyo · On: Gabriel
76' Vitoria subst · Substitution 5

Off: Zé Marcos · On: Osvaldo
81' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card

Gabriel

Time wasting
88' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4

Off: Matheus Pereira · On: Walace
88' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5

Off: Lucas Silva · On: Japa
90'+5 Vitoria Card · Yellow Card

Edu

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	Cruzeiro	Vitoria
Fouls	15	10
Pass Accuracy	81%	83%
Offsides	1	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	13	10
Corners	5	3
Total Passes	335	398
Yellow Cards	4	4
Blocked Shots	0	2
Shots on Target	10	7
xG	1.04	0.55
Shots off Target	3	1
Possession	45%	55%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	271	332
Shots Inside Box	9	8
Saves	6	7
Shots Outside Box	4	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Cruzeiro capitalized on an early penalty opportunity, with Kaio Jorge converting to put them ahead 1-0 in just the 8th minute.
▸ Kaio Jorge doubled his tally and Cruzeiro's lead at 23 minutes, capitalizing on a cross from Kaiki, which was confirmed by VAR.