Kaio Jorge’s early goal gives Cruzeiro 1-0 win over Atletico-MG

Kaio Jorge strikes early

Cruzeiro beat Atletico-MG 1-0 in Serie A at Arena MRV, with Kaio Jorge’s 4' goal, assisted by K. Arroyo, deciding the match. The forward put Cruzeiro ahead at 0-1, and the score did not change before half-time or after the interval.

Atletico-MG had more of the ball, holding 55% possession, and both teams recorded 17 total shots. However, Cruzeiro produced six shots on goal to Atletico-MG’s two and posted the higher expected-goals figure, 2.54 to 1.70. Atletico-MG also had seven corners to Cruzeiro’s two, but could not turn that pressure into an equaliser.

The second half featured several changes, including three Atletico-MG substitutions at 46' and Cruzeiro’s introduction of Matheus Henrique at the same minute. Discipline leaned heavily towards the visitors: Cruzeiro collected five yellow cards, including those shown to Matheus Pereira, Matheus Henrique, Jonathan Jesus and William Furtado, while Atletico-MG received one, for Natanael.

Gabriel Delfim was the highest-rated player, earning 7.9 after making five saves in 91 minutes for Atletico-MG. His effort kept the deficit to one, but Cruzeiro completed the win.

Going into the match, Cruzeiro were ranked #3 with 54 points from 32 games, four points ahead of seventh-ranked Atletico-MG on 50. The result adds a loss to Atletico-MG’s pre-match form and a win to Cruzeiro’s.