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Cruzeiro once again showed the roller coaster that he has been during practically the entire Series B. After beating the leader Chapecoense, he lost at home to the modest Confiança, but he again showed strength by winning the classic against América-MG. vice-leader of the competition, by 2 to 1. Victory that showed strength, but also opened great difficulties.
In the situation in which the team is in Serie B and taking into account everything that the Cruzeiro season involved, the results begin to stand out, in terms of importance, in relation to any performance analysis. It makes no sense to play well, submit 17 times (against Confiança), 23 times (against Brazil-RS) and leave the field with a defeat. But it is also possible to suffer less than what you suffered against the United States.
Manoel celebrates a goal with Cruzeiro – Photo: Bruno Haddad / Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro achieved what Felipão claimed to have suffered in recent matches: a goal at the start of the match. On a penalty contested by America, he opened the scoring and was able to play with less pressure, without having to pursue defeat. The first part was a well-adjusted mark in America’s attack, which practically did not bother Fábio. Cruzeiro could not hold the ball in front. The ball hit the attack and returned with American possession.
In the second, Cruzeiro returned to a blitz, lost two clear chances, but soon saw Manoel open 2-0. A relief goal. The ball that would make America, already psychologically lost due to the referee, play in attack and open spaces for the counterattack. But Matheus Pereira committed a foolish foul, on a backward player, who conceded Anderson’s goal.
America was back in the game. And not only because of the minimal difference on the scoreboard, but mainly because of Cruzeiro’s posture. The team withdrew, unable to escape on counterattacks. When he left, most of the time he had Sobis or Airton isolated on the left, with no possibility of a draw or break for the third goal. The only possibility was with Thiago, who ended badly.
Goals of America 1 x 2 Cruzeiro, for Series B of the Brazilian Championship
Without being pressured by the middle, America took on the defensive midfielders, played with the full-backs in attack and watched Ademir grow. Cruzeiro’s schedule was not so tight, and Felipão had the luck to finish off Ademir, Messias and Alê to leave the field with victory. The team that started 2-0 lacked judgment and had a controlled game on their hands.
The victory shows that Cruzeiro faced Felipão. The team can withstand the pressure, win matches against tough opponents and, at other times, also had the strength to seek results. Motivation, once absent, seems quite present in the dressing room.
Psychologically, Cruzeiro is stronger. Tactically, it has improved, but it still has where, and needs, to grow. Technically, individuals are popping up, like Manoel, Ramon, Sobis and Airton (who recently had a small drop in revenue). With Felipão, despite all this context, ending the fight against the stick seems to be a matter of time. Not fighting for access is the fault of almost everyone at the club, except the current coach.
