Cruzeiro created many chances and won Gremio for the Brazilian

Lots of opportunities for Cruzeiro

The match started with Luis Suarez showing his quality in the first minute. After a side kick in the Tricolor attack, the ball was missed by defender Lucas Oliveira, which was left for “El Pistolero” to hit first. Rafael Cabral put up a good defense.

Gradually Cruzeiro was controlling the game and creating the best chances. In the 28th minute, Gilberto scored with a header after a corner kick, but goalkeeper Gabriel Jandreau hit it hard.

Shortly thereafter, Bruno Rodriguez took the opportunity from outside the area to save Jandreau. Raid’ Celeste almost had an effect after 30 minutes. After a corner kick, Richard headed up the middle of the area, and the ball hit the crossbar. Bruno Rodriguez almost scored in the net.

Cruzeiro prevailed and managed a good first half. There was a lack of quality in the finals. The highlight of the first 45 minutes was goalkeeper Gabriel Jandreau, who saved Rabosa’s attack a hundred times.

Bruno Rodriguez saves Cruzeiro

In the final stage Cruzeiro remained in control and suggested the match. In the 2nd minute, Cruzeiro steals the ball when Grêmio is out of the game, Ramiro crosses from the left for Richard, who inside the small area cuts through goalkeeper Gandro.

Much better in the match, Cruzeiro continued to stick with Grêmio. In the 10th minute, Gilberto missed a very clear opportunity to open the scoring. In a beautiful attacking plot, Nikão played Mateus Vital inside the area, anchoring for Ramiro, who headed in a cross. The ball stopped at the feet of Gilberto, who isolated the turn.

Under great pressure, Cruzeiro takes a prize. In the 18th minute, Machado hit a corner kick in the area for Bruno Rodrigues to take it first. He did not hit the target, but he managed to cover up the goalkeeper Gandro: From 1 to 0.

After conceding the goal, Grêmio left the game and tried to fight back. In the 29th minute, Cristaldo activated Suarez, who dribbled past Oliveira and had a partial save by Rafael Cabral. On the rebound, the Argentine was free to equalize, but he hit Mascado and Celeste’s goalkeeper, already lying on the ground, caught the ball.

Cruzeiro 1 x 0 Gremio

Sea trip

Rafael Cabral, William, Lucas Oliveira, Luciano Castan, and Marlon; Richard (Nito Mora), Ramiro (Machado), and Matheus (Wallison) Vital; Nikao (Bello), Bruno Rodriguez and Gilberto

Technical: Peppa

Association

Gabriel Grando, Joao Pedro, Bruno Alves, Kahneman and Diogo Barbosa; Lucas Silva (Galdino), Nathan (Zenho), Cristaldo (Gustavinho), Betillo and Fina (Andre); Suarez

Technical: Renato Gaucho

a reason: Second round of the Brazilian championship

stadium: independence

Goal: Bruno Rodrigues, in the 18th minute of the second quarter

to rule: Flavio Rodriguez de Souza (SP)

Assistants: Alex Ang Ribeiro (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)

Video Assistant Referee: Rodrigo Garrizo Ferreira do Amaral (SP)

Yellow cards: Ramiro, Oliveira, Marlon, Richard, Gilberto, Luis Suarez

red card: Lucas Oliveira

general: 21605

Enter: 787,057.00 Brazilian reals