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Yahoo
3 days ago
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📹 Kaio Jorge was clinical as Cruzeiro end Palmeiras' unbeaten run
📹 Kaio Jorge was clinical as Cruzeiro end Palmeiras' unbeaten run Cruzeiro disregarded Palmeiras' hitherto enviable unbeaten away record this season. Thanks to the lethal Kaio Jorge, Raposa beat Verdão 2 x 1 this Sunday (1), in a pulsating Mineirão with over 58,000 attendees. Advertisement Assuming the vice-leadership of the Brazilian Championship after their 11th game without defeat in 2025. Didn't have time to blink 🤯 The clock marked four minutes and Cruzeiro was already winning by two goals difference. Thanks to Kaio Jorge, reinforcing his great moment. The first came after a corner kick. Soon after, KJ9 picked up the leftovers in the area to extend the lead. This changed all the tactics planned by Abel Ferreira. The most possession before the interval was even Verdão's. Who only posed a real threat at 43', with Piquerez. And then, with Giay in the stoppage time. Changes, attempts and + Abel took out Veiga and Flaco - ensuring the entries of Vitor Roque and Paulinho. Advertisement And the dominance was all his team's in the final stage. Real goal chance? Just one. Palmeiras had impetus and dedicated themselves. But only reduced the deficit at 87', when Evangelista activated Allan. He had space and took it out of Cássio's reach. The pressure intensified. But the victory was celestial from the relentless Lucas Romero and Silva. There were 14 wins and three draws in 17 Palmeiras' away games until they faced Cabuloso. 📊 Table and schedule 📅 Cruzeiro went to 23 points. Only sees Flamengo (24) ahead. Left Palmeiras with 22 and in fourth. Raposa will still visit Vitória at Barradão before the BR break. Advertisement Match of the 12th round that will be played after the Fifa date, on the 12th. Palmeiras now focuses solely and exclusively on the Super World Club Championship. They will make their debut on the 15th, when they will face Porto. They will still face Al-Ahly (19/6) and Inter Miami (23/6) in Group A. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
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Gabigol secures Cruzeiro win over Flamengo at the Mineirão
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 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 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. 📸 Pedro Vilela - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
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Good sign? Gabigol leads stats in Cruzeiro tests 🔍
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Cruzeiro has been taking advantage of their free time to play friendlies and conduct tests, mainly with an eye on the Brasileirão. In this scenario, Gabigol has been standing out. He scored two hat-tricks in the wins over the Sub-20 team (7-0) and Boston City (12-0). Itatiaia has put together a ranking of Cruzeiro's top scorers. And the 28-year-old striker "dominated" the first position. Check it out: Gabigol - 6 goals Kaio Jorge - 2 goals Dudu - 2 goals Wanderson - 2 goals Bolasie - 2 goals William - 2 goals Lucas Villalba - 1 goal Lucas Silva - 1 goal Matheus Pereira - 1 goal Cruzeiro's next official commitment will be against Mirassol, on the 29th, a Saturday, at 6:30 PM, at Mineirão, for the Brasileirão. To maintain their game rhythm, the club will play three more friendlies until then, against Pouso Alegre, Botafogo, and RB Bragantino. 📸 Pedro Vilela - 2025 Getty Images
