CRB beat América Mineiro 3-1 in Brasileiro Série B, taking control in the first half and then pulling clear after the break. Crystopher's 18th-minute opener gave the home side a platform, with Mikael and Kevin later making the points safe.
Crystopher finished from Danielzinho's assist in the 18th minute. Mikael doubled CRB's lead in the 52nd minute after Reverson provided the pass, and Kevin added a third from Danielzinho's second assist in the 69th minute. Willian's unassisted effort for América Mineiro in the 81st minute proved only a late consolation.
CRB created far more throughout, finishing with 27 total shots to América Mineiro's 14, 52% possession and an expected-goals advantage of 2.30 to 1.26. Each goalkeeper made five saves, but the home side's greater volume of shooting told over the 90 minutes.
