Cruzeiro EC vs America FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs America FC — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 14 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Boschilia
- Referee Mauricio Coelho Silva Penna
- Referee Leandro Vuaden (Brazil)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 SE Palmeiras 14 33 2 CR Flamengo 13 27 3 Fluminense FC 14 26 4 Sao Paulo FC 14 24 5 CA Paranaense 14 23 6 EC Bahia 13 22 7 RB Bragantino 14 20 8 Coritiba FBC 14 19 9 EC Vitoria 13 18 10 SC Internacional 14 17 11 Botafogo FR 13 17 12 CR Vasco da Gama 14 17 13 Gremio FBPA 14 17 14 CA Mineiro 14 17 15 Cruzeiro EC 14 16 16 Santos FC 14 15 17 SC Corinthians Paulista 14 15 18 Mirassol FC 13 12 19 Clube do Remo 14 11 20 Chapecoense AF 13 8 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 01 Oct America FC H 1–1 D 21 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–1 L 14 Sep Santos FC A 3–0 W 03 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–0 D 27 Aug Gremio FBPA A 0–3 L 20 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 01 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 1–1 D 25 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 0–1 L 20 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–2 L 15 Sep Cuiaba EC A 2–2 D 03 Sep Santos FC H 2–0 W 27 Aug Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W Key Stats
75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history29% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mineirao that hosts another battle between Cruzeiro EC and America FC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Juan Cazares has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 18' A meaty challenge results in booking for Esteban Burgos on 18.
- 21' Goal! Luciano Castan scores his 4 goal in 38 matches.
- 26' It looks surprising America FC does not make any changes. Ricardo Silva Potiguar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' What a strike from Martin Benitez! The score is 1-1.
- 29' Sensational shot from Martin Benitez. America FC is back in the lead.
- 30' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
- 31' Matheus Jussa is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
- 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 38' Wesley is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Breno. He replaces Martin Benitez on 46 minute.
- 51' The supporters are chanting for Eder Ferreira. He replaces Esteban Burgos on 51 minute.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. America FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 59' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 59 minute. Mateus Vital leaves to be changed by Bruno Rodrigues.
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marlon made 381 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 68' America FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marlon is hanging Rodriguinho on the field on 68 minute.
- 71' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Wesley is replaced by Machado on 71 minute.
- 76' America FC is showing some good football. However, America FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 77' It is a substitution in America FC team. Pedrinho is replaced by Juan Cazares on 77 minute.
- 78' The whistle greets Nicolas Vichiatto as he departs to be replaced by Javier Mendez.
- 81' It’s a booking for America FC player. Washington Aguerre gets a Yellow card.
- 84' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Matheus Jussa by Fernando Henrique on 84 minute.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' It’s a booking for America FC player. Ale gets a Yellow card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
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Cruzeiro EC
Starting XI- 16
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Mateus Vital ↓ Bruno Rodrigues 59'
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Marlon ↓ Kaiki Bruno 84'
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Nikao ↓ Paulo Vitor 84'
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Bench- –
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Paulo Vitor ↑ 84'
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Machado ↑ 71'
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Fernando Henrique ↑ 84'
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Bruno Rodrigues ↑ 59'
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Kaiki Bruno ↑ 84'
Coach Ze RicardoAmerica FC
Starting XI- 45
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Esteban Burgos ↓ Eder Ferreira 51'
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Martin Benitez ↓ Breno 46'
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Pedrinho ↓ Juan Cazares 77'
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Rodriguinho ↓ Marlon 68'
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Bench- 21
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Juan Cazares ↑ 77'
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Eder Ferreira ↑ 51'
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Javier Mendez ↑ 78'
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Marlon ↑ 68'
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Breno ↑ 46'
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Coach Fabian Bustos -
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