The day has finally arrived. After a wait of more than two years in Serie B of the Brazilian Championship, Cruzeiro fans can finally cry out that Raposa is back in the top division of national football. Access was guaranteed on the night of this Wednesday (21) at the Mineirão stadium, with a 3-0 victory over Vasco.
THE SPORT CLUB CRUISE IS AGAIN IN THE ELITE! ?? pic.twitter.com/4Vz98c97lK
— Cruise ? (@Cruzeiro) September 22, 2022
With the three points conquered in front of 59,204 fans, Cruzeiro reached 68, being 15 ahead of the vice-leader Grêmio. With that, Raposa can no longer finish Serie B outside the G4, which confirms its presence in the First Division of the Brazilian in 2023.
The most awaited game of the 31st round of the competition started with Vasco putting the hosts at risk, especially in corners. But time passed and Raposa took charge of the actions, creating good opportunities. And, after trying so hard, the team led by Uruguayan coach Paulo Pezzolano opened the scoring in the 24th minute. Eguinaldo stumbled in the middle when trying to go out playing and the ball stayed with Filipe Machado, who hit from the edge of the area, counting on goalkeeper Thiago Rodrigues to score.
At 39, Raposa was very close to widening, when Bruno Rodrigues hit the crossbar in a free kick.
At the return of the break, coach Jorginho still tried to change the panorama of the match with the entry of Figueiredo and Edimar in the places of Raniel and Paulo Victor. But Cruzeiro was better and extended their advantage in the 14th minute of the final stage. Wesley Gasolina launched Bruno Rodrigues, who took off at speed before rolling for top scorer Edu to just shore up.
But the crowd wanted more, and Raposa secured the third in the 40th minute. Marquinhos Cipriano dominated on the left wing, got rid of a marker and crossed to Luvannor, who, even under pressure from the defense, hit to give numbers to the score.
? WE’RE BACK! ? pic.twitter.com/mRT5DgRYf4
— Cruise ? (@Cruzeiro) September 22, 2022
From then on, it was up to Paulo Pezzolano’s team to manage the advantage to celebrate the expected access, guaranteed seven rounds in advance.
