Match report

Cruzeiro Defeats Parana 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
2–0
FT
Parana
Parana
Oct 31, 2020

Cruzeiro put in a solid performance to defeat Parana 2-0 in the Serie B match, with goals from M. Moreno and Airton. Cruzeiro's victory was built on strong teamwork and defensive solidity, stifling Parana's attempts to find an equalizer. The win strengthens Cruzeiro's position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Cruzeiro scored first through M. Moreno in the 1st minute with an assist from Régis.
  • • Airton extended Cruzeiro's lead in the 39th minute, assisted by Patrick Brey.
  • • Parana's Jhony Douglas received a yellow card in the 33rd minute.
  • • Airton was shown a yellow card for Cruzeiro in the 58th minute.
  • • Cruzeiro made several substitutions, including bringing on Marquinhos Gabriel for Welinton Torrao in the 64th minute.

Lineups

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fábio (G)
  • 32 Manoel (D)
  • 2 R. Cáceres (D)
  • 4 Ramon (M)
  • 22 Patrick Brey (D)
  • 14 Cacá (D)
  • 17 Marquinhos Gabriel (M)
  • 10 Regis (M)
  • 16 Jadson (M)
  • 9 M. Martins (F)
  • 77 Airton (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 Welinton
  • 25 Machado
  • 49 Claudinho
  • 15 Adriano
  • 12 Lucas França
  • 88 Jádson
  • 59 Zé Eduardo
  • 33 Paulo Godinho
  • 18 Thiago
  • 50 Rafael Luiz
  • 99 Sassá
  • 40 Vinicius

Parana

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Marcos Dutra (G)
  • 3 L. Salazar (D)
  • 6 Juninho (D)
  • 4 H. Hurtado (D)
  • 10 R. Bressan (M)
  • 2 Paulinho (D)
  • 5 Jhony (M)
  • 8 Higor (M)
  • 11 Thiago Alves (M)
  • 9 Leo Castro (F)
  • 7 Andrey (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 Bruno
  • 20 Guilherme Biteco
  • 16 Karl
  • 19 Vitinho
  • 15 Kaio
  • 13 Philipe Maia
  • 17 Gabriel Pires
  • 12 Filipe
  • 14 Luan

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    1' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Moreno · Assist: Régis
  2. Parana
    33' Parana Card · Yellow Card
    Jhony Douglas
  3. Cruzeiro
    39' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Airton · Assist: Patrick Brey
  4. Cruzeiro
    58' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Airton
  5. Parana
    63' Parana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bressan · On: Bruno
  6. Cruzeiro
    64' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marquinhos Gabriel · On: Welinton Torrao
  7. Parana
    74' Parana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leo Castro · On: Guilherme Biteco
  8. Parana
    74' Parana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jhony Douglas · On: Karl
  9. Cruzeiro
    77' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Régis
  10. Cruzeiro
    77' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Régis · On: Filipe Machado
  11. Cruzeiro
    77' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Airton · On: Claudinho
  12. Parana
    84' Parana Card · Yellow Card
    Higor Meritao
  13. Parana
    86' Parana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thiago Alves · On: Vitinho
  14. Parana
    87' Parana Card · Yellow Card
    Jean Victor
  15. Cruzeiro
    89' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cacá · On: Adriano Firmino
  16. Cruzeiro
    90'+1 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    M. Moreno

Match Stats

Stat Cruzeiro Parana
Fouls 17 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 88%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 385 542
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 0 7
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 301 476
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Moreno set the tone for Cruzeiro, giving them a significant psychological edge over Parana.
  • ▸ Airton's second goal in the 39th minute effectively sealed Cruzeiro's win, as Parana struggled to recover and create scoring opportunities.