Cruzeiro resumed the leadership of the Campeonato Mineiro after defeating Uberlândia 2-1, this Thursday (17th) at the Independência stadium. After the triumph, Raposa reached 18 points, two more than the vice-leader Atlético-MG.
ANOTHER VICTORY OF THE CRUZEIRÃO!!!
FOLLOW THE LEADER!!! ???#CRUXUBE | 2×1#NosGramadosDeMinasGerais pic.twitter.com/PKh3eHkPMm
— Cruise ? (@Cruzeiro) February 18, 2022
Cruzeiro’s fourth consecutive victory in the competition started to be built in the initial stage, in a free-kick by Bidu. After the break, Uberlândia managed to equal the score, with Nailson. However, striker Edu decided the match in the 11th minute. This was the striker’s fourth goal in the competition.
Eduardo Nascimento da Silva Júnior… aka MATADOR!!!!!! ?♂️⚽?
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— Cruise ? (@Cruzeiro) February 18, 2022
In the next round, Cruzeiro will face Villa Nova-MG. The match will be played on Sunday (20) at Independência Stadium.