Internacional RS 1:2 Cruzeiro MG — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Fabrício Bruno marshalled the defence as Cruzeiro beat Internacional 2-1 in the Brasileiro Série A, a result that sets up their next league meeting with Botafogo. The visitors took the lead early and held firm despite a late home rally, leaving Internacional to rue a second-half red card that swung the contest.

Cruzeiro struck first in the 11th minute when Fagner's cross found Kaio Jorge, who finished cleanly, and the same provider set up Matheus Pereira to double the lead on 64 minutes. The game turned decisively when Internacional's Victor Gabriel was sent off on 59 minutes, reducing the hosts to ten men just before Pereira’s goal. Johan Carbonero pulled one back for Internacional in the 83rd minute from Matheus Bahia's assist, but it was too little, too late.

The statistics tell a tale of two different performances: Cruzeiro had 53% possession and created 1.79 xG to Internacional’s 1.74, but the hosts fired 21 shots to the visitors’ 13 — outshooting their opponents without breaking through. Fabrício Bruno was the standout, earning a 7.7 rating as a defender for Cruzeiro, his composure vital after the red card and late pressure. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Cruzeiro, and the result confirmed that prediction. Cruzeiro now host Botafogo on 26 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Internacional vs Cruzeiro?

Internacional 1-2 Cruzeiro (Brasileiro Série A).

Who scored?

Kaio Jorge (11', assist Fagner) for Cruzeiro; Matheus Pereira (64', assist Fagner) for Cruzeiro; Johan Carbonero (83', assist Matheus Bahia) for Internacional.

Was Cruzeiro's win deserved?

Yes — Cruzeiro were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Internacional vs Cruzeiro?

Yes — sent off: Victor Gabriel (Internacional, 59').

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