Cruzeiro has once scared away any risk of relegation in the B Series of the Brazilian Championship. This Tuesday (9), Fox defeated Brusque 2-0 at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, for the 35th round of the competition. The celestial team will finish the week eight points behind the Z4, with nine up for grabs.
48′ | 2T – GAME END AT MINERÃO!!!#CRUxBRU | 2×0#YourImage Shines
? Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro pic.twitter.com/rLcWjbgk0s
— Cruise ? (@Cruise) November 10, 2021
The miners went to 46 points, in tenth place, and could be overtaken by Vila Nova or Sampaio Corrêa in the aftermath of the round, if the confrontation between them on Thursday (11), at 19:00 (GMT), at Castelão, in São Luís, have a winner. Quadricolor, stationed at 38 points, is in 16th place and could fall to the relegation zone if Londrina defeats CRB on Wednesday (10), at 21:30, at Rei Pelé, in Maceió.
Pushed by the fans present at Mineirão, Cruzeiro had the initiative of the first half. Brusque even scared him first. On minute 19, full-back Toty received it on the right and crossed for forward Garcez to head over, almost in the small area. Fox, however, was the one who shook the nets. At 25, after a corner kick from the left, forward Vitor Leque tried twice to beat goalkeeper Ruan Carneiro and open the scoring.
In advantage, the hosts slowed down the pace and saw the Quadricolor launch themselves on the attack and force Fábio to work. On minute 39, the goalkeeper saved a shot from midfielder Jhon Cley, who invaded the area leaving Cruzeiro’s mark behind. As a result, he prevented forward Edu, Serie B’s top scorer, from equaling in an attempt to enter the area. At 41, Garcez had another chance to head, but he returned to support over goal.
If the end of the first half left the home fans worried, Giovanni calmed the stands four minutes into the final stage. The midfielder hit a beautiful shot from the middle, in the angle of Ruan Carneiro, extending the celestial advantage. Brusque felt the goal and Cruzeiro took the opportunity to control the actions and manage the victory.
SINGS AND CELEBRATES THE BLUE NATION!!! ??
You were the real protagonists of this night!
THANKS! ??
? Gustavo Aleixo / Cruzeiro pic.twitter.com/tNVmUFN5kA
— Cruise ? (@Cruise) November 10, 2021
For the 36th round, Cruzeiro will face Vitória in Barradão, at 19:00 on Sunday (14). On Monday (15), at 4 pm, Brusque receives CRB at the Augusto Bauer stadium, in Brusque (SC).
