Cruzeiro beat Fortaleza EC 2-0 on Monday, 26 May 2025 in Serie A. The match was refereed by Joao Vitor Gobi. It was played at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.
First half: E. Martínez received a yellow card for Fortaleza EC at 15'. Cruzeiro took the lead at 34' when Kaio Jorge scored, with the assist credited to Gabriel Barbosa, making the score 0-1. Cruzeiro extended the lead at 41' when Lucas Silva scored, with the assist credited to Gabriel Barbosa, making the score 0-2. Gustavo Mancha received a yellow card for Fortaleza EC at 45+2'.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Fortaleza EC made their 1st substitution at 46', with E. Martínez replacing T. Pochettino. Fortaleza EC made their 2nd substitution at 46', with Diogo Barbosa replacing E. Mancuso. Fortaleza EC made their 3rd substitution at 46', with G. Fernández replacing Pedro Augusto. L. Villalba received a yellow card for Cruzeiro at 53'. Pedro Augusto received a yellow card for Fortaleza EC at 65'. Cruzeiro made their 1st substitution at 67', with Gabriel Barbosa replacing Eduardo. Cruzeiro made their 2nd substitution at 68', with Marquinhos replacing Y. Bolasie. Fortaleza EC made their 4th substitution at 72', with José Welison replacing Calebe. Fortaleza EC made their 5th substitution at 79', with Breno Lopes replacing Lucca. Cruzeiro made their 3rd substitution at 82', with Kaio Jorge replacing Kenji. Pedro Augusto received a yellow card for Fortaleza EC at 83'. Pedro Augusto received a red card for Fortaleza EC at 83'. Cruzeiro made their 4th substitution at 90', with L. Romero replacing Murilo Rhikman. Cruzeiro made their 5th substitution at 90+1', with Christian replacing L. Díaz.
Fortaleza EC used 5 substitutions while Cruzeiro used 5 substitutions. Fortaleza EC got 4 yellow cards and 1 red card, while Cruzeiro got 1 yellow card.
How the match was won
- Cruzeiro outshot their opponent (10-17).
- Possession was balanced (49%-51%).
- Cruzeiro had the sharper finishing (1-8 shots on target).
