Red Bull Bragantino vs Cruzeiro - MG: Result & Match Report

Red Bull Bragantino defeated Cruzeiro - MG 4-2 at Estadio Cicero de Souza Marques in Round 30 of the Brazilian Serie A. The hosts led 3-1 at half-time before adding a late fourth to secure the points.

How it happened

Red Bull Bragantino struck first in the 13th minute when Lucas Henrique Barbosa scored from an Eric Ramires assist. Seven minutes later, the home side doubled their lead through an own goal by Kaio Jorge. Bragantino then made it 3-0 on 30 minutes as Eric Ramires found the net.

Cruzeiro responded before the break, with Zé Lucas scoring in the 43rd minute after being set up by Kaio Jorge, leaving the score at 3-1 at half-time. The visitors kept pushing in the second half and reduced the deficit again in the 89th minute through Matheus Henrique. However, Red Bull Bragantino finished the match strongly, with Jose Herrera scoring in stoppage time after an assist from Isidro Pitta.

The game also included several cautions, with yellow cards shown to Guzman Rodriguez, William, Ryan Augusto and Felipe Morais. A VAR check involving Fernando dos Santos Pedro was noted in the 88th minute.

By the numbers

• Possession: Red Bull Bragantino 31%, Cruzeiro - MG 69%
• Shots on target: Red Bull Bragantino 11, Cruzeiro - MG 13
• Total shots: Red Bull Bragantino 20, Cruzeiro - MG 25
• Corners: Red Bull Bragantino 7, Cruzeiro - MG 6