Gabigol secures Cruzeiro win over Flamengo at the Mineirão

Yahoo

05-05-2025

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Cruzeiro versus Flamengo had one of THOSE scripts at Mineirão.
Kaio Jorge and Arrascaeta - who are going through great moments - ensured the tie.
And then Gabigol, him again, secured the 2-1 celestial victory already at 50' of the final stage.
Game that was valid for the seventh round of the competition and played in front of 52,792 people.
It had been ten years since the Fox's victories over the Red-Black in BR games.Kaio Jorge on the rise 🔥
There's been plenty of confidence for the Fox's number 19.
After stealing the ball from Lucas Romero, he was called up, got rid of Léo Pereira, and opened the scoring (15').
Sixth goal in six games playing as a starter since he gained that status.
And he almost scored another after a shot that Rossi deflected onto the crossbar.
Christian also had a great chance after a good start to the celestial game.
She never fails 🔟
The Red-Black's greatest possession of the ball wasn't translating into great chances.
Léo Ortiz was the first to bring real danger, forcing Cássio to make a great save.
And it only took one well-worked play for Flamengo to tie with Arrascaeta, who didn't celebrate after scoring against his former club (44').
Sixth goal from the isolated top scorer in the Brasileirão.
And a first half with a lot of intensity at the Gigante da Pampulha.
Goalkeepers make the difference
After a period without the same rhythm seen in the initial stage, the duel heated up again. And thanks to Cruzeiro.
Rossi became the protagonist by saving Matheus Pereira's and Kaio Jorge's attempts. And then, he frustrated Wanderson.
Filipe Luís's first substitutions didn't take effect.
The response from the Rio team came at 41', when Cássio made another great intervention to prevent Bruno Henrique's goal.
The minutes were of exchanges from both sides - including Gabigol's entry.
Madness at Mineirão
Gabigol would make the difference.
Léo Pereira committed a penalty on Eduardo.
The celestial number 9 went for the ball, saw Rossi defend, but took advantage of the rebound to score against his former club.
Cruzeiro confirms it's going through a "new moment" by ending the long Red-Black series in the Brasileirão.
📊 Table and schedule 📅
Cruzeiro reached 13 points. It took fourth place, removing Fluminense from the G-4.
Flamengo stopped at 14. Earlier, Palmeiras had taken the lead by reaching 16.
Both will focus on their respective South American competitions.
On Thursday (7), the Fox - still zeroed - will visit leader and 100% Mushuc Runa for the South American Cup.
On the same day, the Red-Black, in third, will face leader Central Córdoba for the Libertadores. Game in Argentina.
They will return to play in the Brasileirão next weekend.
Saturday (10), Flamengo will host Bahia. And on Sunday (11), Cruzeiro will be a visitor against Sport.
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