BELO HORIZONTE. Cruzeiro and América Mineiro draw 1-1. L. Castán scored the first goal (21′) for Cruzeiro. M. Benítez made it even (28′). Cruzeiro was not able to win even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (60%)
The match was played at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium in Belo Horizonte on Sunday and it started at 4:00 pm local time. In front of 44,279 spectators. The referee was Leandro Pedro Vuaden who had the assistance of Bruno Boschilia and Mauricio Coelho Silva Penna. The 4th official was Michel Patrick Costa Guimarães. The weather was moderate rain. The temperature was hot at 28.34 degrees Celsius or 83.01 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 45%.
Match Statistics
- 60 Ball Possession 40
Shots
- 18 Total 18
- 2 On Target 7
- 8 Off Target 7
- 8 Shots blocked 4
- 118 Attack 90
- 67 Dangerous attack 47
- 64 Ball safe 46
- 0 Penalties 0
- 9 Corners 7
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 8 Total 6
- 3 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Cruzeiro had a strong ball possession 60% while América Mineiro was struggling with a 40% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Cruzeiro was more pushing with 67 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 2 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough Cruzeiro to win the match.
Cruzeiro shot 18 times, 2 on target, 8 off target. On the other side, América Mineiro shot 18 times, 7 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Cruzeiro received 3 yellow cards (Matheus Jussa, Bruno Rodrigues and Wesley). On the other side, América Mineiro received 3 yellow cards (Esteban Burgos, Alê and Javier Méndez).
(Cruzeiro) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (90′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Cruzeiro will have 30 points like Corinthians to hold in the 12th place. On the other side, América Mineiro will have 18 points to hold in the 19th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Serie A, Cruzeiro will host Athletico PR on the 24th of November with a 11-9 head to head statistic in favor of Athletico PR (12 draws).
América Mineiro will play away agasint Athletico PR on the 24th of October with a 6-4 head to head record in favor of América Mineiro (3 draws).
Cruzeiro – Formation
Cruzeiro
84'
21'
38'
90'
Cruzeiro started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Jose Ricardo Mannarino decided to play with the following team: Rafael Cabral , William , Neris , Luciano Castán , Marlon , Matheus Jussa , Lucas Silva , Wesley , Mateus Vital , Arthur Gomes and Nikão .
The home team had on the bench: Lucas Oliveira, Bruno Rodrigues , Kaiki , Fernando Henrique , Ian Luccas, Stênio, Filipe Machado , H. Palacios, Paulo Vitor , Gabriel Mesquita, Anderson and Gilberto.
Cruzeiro could not rely on the presence of Fernando Henrique (injured).
Substitutions
Cruzeiro made 5 changes: Wesley for Filipe Machado (71′), Mateus Vital for Bruno Rodrigues (59′), Nikão for Paulo Vitor (84′), Marlon for Kaiki (84′) and Matheus Jussa for Fernando Henrique (84′).
Best player: Lucas Silva
The player that probably impressed the most for Cruzeiro was Lucas Silva.
His rating is with 68 passes (87% accurate) and 5 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 7. He performed 4 crosses.
América Mineiro – Formation
América Mineiro
América Mineiro started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Fabián Daniel Bustos played with: Matheus Cavichioli , Washington Aguerre , Rodriguinho , Ricardo Silva , Esteban Burgos , Danilo Avelar , Nicolas , Pedrinho , Juninho , Alê and Martín Benítez , Gonzalo Mastriani .
These were the players on the bench: Marlon Lopes , Wellington Paulista, Júlio, Daniel Borges, Lucas Kal, Javier Méndez , Breno Cascardo , Éder , Everaldo, Juan Cazares , Mikael and Mateus Pasinato.
Substitutions
América Mineiro made 5 changes: Martín Benítez for Breno Cascardo (46′), Esteban Burgos for Éder (51′), Rodriguinho for Marlon Lopes (68′), Nicolas for Javier Méndez (78′) and Pedrinho for Juan Cazares (78′).
Best player: Martín Benítez
The player that probably impressed the most for América Mineiro was Martín Benítez.
His rating is with 1 goal, 28 passes (75% accurate) and 4 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 8. He performed 2 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Serie A.
- Coritiba – Athletico PR – 2-0
- Bragantino – Palmeiras – 2-1
- Internacional – Atlético Mineiro – 0-2
- Cruzeiro – América Mineiro – 1-1
- Santos – Vasco da Gama – 4-1
