Match report

Cruzeiro and Vasco DA Gama Draw 3-3 in Serie A Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
3–3
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
Mar 15, 2026

In a high-octane Serie A encounter, Cruzeiro and Vasco DA Gama played out an enthralling 3-3 draw. Cruzeiro got off to a fast start with Christian scoring early on, but Vasco DA Gama quickly turned the game around, with Cauan Barros scoring twice before receiving a red card for a serious foul. The match remained evenly contested, with N. Villarreal and Japa scoring for Cruzeiro to keep the hosts in contention. Despite the red card, Vasco DA Gama managed to hold on to secure a point, thanks to Br

Key Facts

  • • Christian opened the scoring for Cruzeiro in the 8th minute.
  • • Cauan Barros scored twice for Vasco DA Gama within 2 minutes, at 52 and 54 minutes.
  • • Cauan Barros was red-carded for a serious foul in the 59th minute.
  • • N. Villarreal and Japa scored for Cruzeiro in the 70th and 94th minutes respectively.
  • • Brenner scored for Vasco DA Gama in the 86th minute.

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Matheus Cunha (G)
  • 12 William (D)
  • 15 Fabrício Bruno (D)
  • 25 Lucas Villalba (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 11 Gerson (M)
  • 91 Chico da Costa (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 Keny Arroyo
  • 22 Néiser Villarreal
  • 81 Otávio Costa
  • 43 João Marcelo
  • 56 William Fernando
  • 2 Kauã Moraes
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus
  • 23 Fagner
  • 5 Walace
  • 70 Kaique Kenji
  • 77 Japa
  • 94 Wanderson

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Léo Jardim (G)
  • 96 Paulo Henrique (D)
  • 4 Alan Saldivia (D)
  • 30 Robert Renan (D)
  • 66 Cuiabano (D)
  • 25 Hugo Moura (M)
  • 17 Nuno Moreira (M)
  • 3 Tchê Tchê (M)
  • 88 Cauan Barros (M)
  • 11 Andrés Gómez (M)
  • 7 David (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Lucas Piton
  • 2 Puma Rodríguez
  • 20 Brenner
  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 64 Walace
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 98 JP
  • 18 Marino Hinestroza
  • 28 Adson
  • 10 Johan Rojas
  • 77 Claudio Spinelli
  • 9 Matheus França

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    8' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Christian · Assist: Kaiki
  2. Vasco DA Gama
    45'+4 Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Andres Gomez

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  3. Vasco DA Gama
    52' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Cauan Barros · Assist: Cuiabano
  4. Vasco DA Gama
    54' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Cauan Barros
  5. Cruzeiro
    54' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Pereira
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    59' Vasco DA Gama Card · Red Card
    Cauan Barros

    Serious foul

  7. Cruzeiro
    60' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian · On: K. Arroyo
  8. Cruzeiro
    61' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: N. Villarreal
  9. Vasco DA Gama
    61' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David · On: Lucas Piton
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    62' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Moreira · On: Brenner
  11. Vasco DA Gama
    62' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andres Gomez · On: Puma Rodríguez
  12. Cruzeiro
    70' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Villarreal · Assist: Chico
  13. Vasco DA Gama
    83' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hugo Moura · On: João Pedro
  14. Vasco DA Gama
    86' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    Brenner · Assist: Puma Rodríguez
  15. Vasco DA Gama
    88' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tchê Tchê · On: Lucas Freitas
  16. Cruzeiro
    88' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Villalba · On: Wanderson
  17. Cruzeiro
    90'+1 Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: William · On: Kaua Moraes
  18. Cruzeiro
    90'+1 Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheus Henrique · On: Japa
  19. Vasco DA Gama
    90'+1 Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Brenner

    Delay of game

  20. Cruzeiro
    90'+4 Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Japa · Assist: Kaua Moraes

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Vasco DA Gama
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 81%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 20 15
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 451 313
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 1.29 1.18
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 397 252
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 11 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cruzeiro took the early lead with a goal by Christian, but Vasco DA Gama turned the game around with two quick goals by Cauan Barros.
  • ▸ The red card for Cauan Barros in the 59th minute shifted momentum back to Cruzeiro, who capitalized with goals by N. Villarreal and Japa late in the game.