“Kaio Jorge converts to give Cruzeiro the lead right on the stroke of halftime, capping a spell of sustained pressure built on corners and half-chances.”
Pivotal“Substitute Ze Lucas doubles Cruzeiro's advantage just minutes after coming on, finishing off another spell of corner-fuelled pressure.”
Pivotal
Cruzeiro
São Paulo
Outstanding performance
São Paulo•AttackerCruzeiro controlled this one through sustained pressure rather than overwhelming dominance, edging possession 54-46 but turning their chances into goals far more efficiently than their visitors, converting 9 shots on target into two well-worked goals while São Paulo managed just 3 on target despite enjoying more dangerous attacks. Kaio Jorge broke the deadlock right before halftime, finishing off a spell of sustained pressure that included a flurry of corners and near misses from William de Asevedo Furtado and Damian Bobadilla. The introduction of Ze Lucas at the break proved a masterstroke, as the substitute needed only 11 minutes to double the lead after more corner-induced pressure. São Paulo's profligacy in front of goal - and a goalkeeper in inspired form on the other end making 7 saves - meant they never found a way back into the contest despite dominating the fouls count and committing extensively to the press late on through a flurry of substitutions.
How entertaining was this match?
Newton takes a shot with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Shot - Jonathan Calleri Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Luciano Rodriguez Rosales comes on for Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos.
Matheus Henrique comes on for Gerson Santos da Silva.
Keny Arroyo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Newton takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Jonathan Calleri takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira comes on for Damian Bobadilla.
Corner awarded.
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Matheus Pereira takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Artur Victor Guimaraes takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Matheus PereiraYellow CardYellow card shown to Matheus Pereira.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira attempted a header but missed the shot.
Keny Arroyo comes on for Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento.
Artur Victor Guimaraes takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
On comes Newton, off goes Marcos Antonio Silva San.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira comes on for Pablo Maia.
Joao Victor Sa Santos is substituted for Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira.
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Rafael Toloi's header is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Artur Victor Guimaraes takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Matias Nicolas Vina is on, and Gabriel Rojas is off.
Shot - Ze Lucas Head Shot Goal
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Goal! Ze Lucas scores, making it 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Felipe Morais takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Felipe Morais takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Pedro Lima takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira is on, and Jose Sabino Chagas Monteiro is off.
On Ze Lucas, off Lucas Daniel Romero.
Felipe Morais takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
Jose Sabino Chagas Monteiro attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Matheus Pereira
Goal! Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Matheus Pereira.
Damian Bobadilla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
William de Asevedo Furtado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Matheus Pereira takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Felipe Morais takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Gabriel RojasYellow CardGabriel Rojas receives a yellow card.
WendellYellow CardWendell receives a yellow card.
Damian Bobadilla takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Wendell takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Matheus Pereira takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Felipe Morais takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Rafael Toloi attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Wendell takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Matheus Pereira takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Kick-off! The referee is Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Cruzeiro ride a six-wins-in-eight-games surge and a perfect home streak into this Mineirão clash, chasing a fourth straight win at home against a São Paulo side crippled by injuries and winless away from home nine times in fourteen tries. With both squads returning from the FIFA break, Cruzeiro's superior form and squad depth make them clear favorites, though their leaky defense—scoring conceded in 11 straight matches—offers São Paulo a sliver of hope.
