Match report
Cruzeiro Defeats Brasil DE Pelotas 2–0 in Serie B
Cruzeiro
2–0
FT
Brasil DE Pelotas
Oct 3, 2021
Cruzeiro held off Brasil DE Pelotas to claim a 2–0 victory in the Brazilian Serie B, thanks to crucial goals from Vitor Leque and I. Thiago. The team's solid defensive play and timely attacking moves ensured a win that lifts them up the standings.
Key Facts
- • Cruzeiro 2–0 Brasil DE Pelotas
- • Vitor Leque scored first at the 40th minute
- • I. Thiago sealed the win with a goal in the 45th minute
- • Rone received a yellow card for Brasil DE Pelotas at the 45th minute
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Brasil DE Pelotas making five and Cruzeiro making four
Lineups
Cruzeiro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Fábio (G)
- 2 R. Cáceres (D)
- 14 Eduardo Brock (D)
- 4 Ramon (D)
- 6 Matheus Pereira (D)
- 28 Giovanni (M)
- 35 Lucas Ventura (M)
- 15 Adriano (M)
- 16 Bruno José (M)
- 18 Thiago (F)
- 29 Vitor Leque (M)
Substitutes
- 21 Wellington Nem
- 30 Flávio
- 31 Eduardo
- 49 Claudinho
- 44 Rhodolfo
- 11 Marcinho
- 20 Marco Antônio
- 25 Léo Santos
- 26 A. Cabral
- 10 Rafael Sóbis
- 22 Felipe Augusto
- 12 Lucas França
Brasil DE Pelotas
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Marcelo (G)
- 4 Heverton (D)
- 2 Vidal (D)
- 6 Kevin (D)
- 3 Alan (D)
- 5 Sousa (M)
- 11 Rone (M)
- 10 Rildo (M)
- 20 Wesley (M)
- 13 Netto (M)
- 9 Erison (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Caio Rangel
- 18 Patrick
- 16 Paulinho Oliveira
- 8 Renatinho
- 19 Gabriel Poveda
- 14 Leandro Camilo
- 12 Vitor
- 17 Júnior Viçosa
- 15 Oliveira
Timeline
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40' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal GoalVitor Leque · Assist: I. Thiago
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45'+1 Cruzeiro Goal · Normal GoalI. Thiago · Assist: R. Cáceres
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45'+2 Brasil DE Pelotas Card · Yellow CardRone
Foul
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46' Brasil DE Pelotas subst · Substitution 1Off: Rildo · On: Caio
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46' Brasil DE Pelotas subst · Substitution 2Off: Rone · On: Patrick
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60' Brasil DE Pelotas subst · Substitution 3Off: Kevin · On: L. Souza
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67' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas Ventura · On: Flávio
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73' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Vitor Leque · On: Eduardo
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74' Brasil DE Pelotas subst · Substitution 4Off: Sousa · On: Renatinho
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81' Brasil DE Pelotas subst · Substitution 5Off: Netto · On: Gabriel Poveda
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82' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Cáceres · On: Rhodolfo
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85' Brasil DE Pelotas Card · Yellow CardHéverton
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Cruzeiro | Brasil DE Pelotas |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 80% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 456 | 344 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Accurate Passes | 404 | 274 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 16 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vitor Leque's goal at the 40th minute gave Cruzeiro the early lead, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ I. Thiago's goal in the 45th minute effectively sealed the game, despite Brasil DE Pelotas making several substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide