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The winning goals were scored by Alexandre Pena and Tota – in two paintings. With long preparation and organized by coach Danilo, a former Corinthians and São Paulo player, Dragão took advantage of the lack of chemistry and experience of the young team launched by Tite on his debut at Raposa.
Kauã Prates, already in the final stretch, reduced for Cruzeiro, after a corner taken by Baptistella.
The result leaves the celestial team without points in fourth place in Group C, while Rubro-Negro has three and leads Group B.
Cruzeiro’s next game will be this Wednesday (14). Starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Parque do Sabiá, in Uberlândia, the team will face Tombense. Pouso Alegre, in turn, will receive Itabirito, in Manduzão, in Pouso Alegre on the same day. The duel will start at 9pm (Brasília time).
Gerson in Mineirão
Signed from Zenit-RUS, Gerson went to Mineirão for the first time as a Cruzeiro player. The midfielder appeared alongside Pedro Lourenço before the opening whistle and greeted the fans.
Cruise with alternative team
As scheduled by the board, Cruzeiro started the Campeonato Mineiro with an alternative team. Coach Tite launched the team made up of young people from the under-20 team and less used athletes in 2025.
The starting lineup was as follows: Otávio, Kauã Moraes, Jonathan Jesus, João Marcelo and Kauã Prates; Ryan Guilherme, Matheus Henrique and Japa; Rodriguinho, Kaique Kenji and Rayan Lelis.
Pouso Alegre opens the scoring early
Early on, the first goal of the game. With a beautiful shot from outside the area, Alexandre Pena sent it into the corner and gave Otávio no chance after just six minutes.
Matheus Henrique worries
Once again, Matheus Henrique became a concern at Cruzeiro. The midfielder was substituted 18 minutes into the first half due to pain.
Attack versus defense for the rest of the first half
Cruzeiro’s “kids” didn’t hide and took control of the game in search of a draw. Despite the lack of teamwork and unity, the celestial team created good opportunities and threatened goalkeeper Anderson.
Another great goal from Pouso Alegre
It’s repeated in the second half, now at nine minutes. After Murilo and Ryan Guilherme failed to get the ball out, Tota, who came on during the break, stole the ball in the middle and 2-0 for Pousão with another great goal.
Pouso Alegre well posted
Well positioned after Danilo’s changes at half-time, Pouso Alegre remained better on the field even after 2-0. The visiting team prevented more dangerous arrivals from Cruzeiro and did not take pressure.
Kauã Prates decreases
In the stoppage time of the final stage, Kauã Prates reduced the score for Cruzeiro. He headed it into the net after a corner taken by Baptistella.
Cruise 1 x 2 Pouso Alegre
Cruise
Otávio, Kauã Moraes (Nicolas), Jonathana Jesus, João Marcelo and Kauã Prates; Ryan Guilherme (Fernando), Matheus Henrique (Murilo) and Japa; Rodriguinho (Baptistella), Kaique Kenji and Rayan Lelis. Coach: Tite.
Pouso Alegre
Anderson, Da Silva (André Krobel), Vitão (Vanderley), Xandão and Matheus Nunes; Alexandre Pena, Romarinho, Pedro Arthur and Romarinho; Caio Rosa (Thiago Rubim) and Nathan Palafoz (Tota). Coach: Danilo Gabriel.
Reason: first round of the Minas Gerais Championship
Date and time: January 10th, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time)
Local: Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte
Arbitrator: Murilo Francisco Millon Júnior
Auxiliaries: Guilherme Dias Camilo and Ricardo Junio de Souza
OUR:
Goals: Alexandre Pena and Tota (Pouso Alegre); Kauã Prates (Cruzeiro)
Yellow cards: Anderson (Pouso Alegre)
Red card:
Public: 35,139 fans
Income: R$ 1.039.800,00
