The Minas Gerais team will play in a continental final after 15 years.
Cruzeiro defeated Lanús 1-0 last Wednesday at La Fortaleza Stadium, qualifying for the Copa Sul-Americana final for the first time in its history. The first leg at Mineirão ended in a 1-1 draw. Get the latest football scores at football score ai.
The team, led by Fernando Diniz, entered the match under pressure. Since his arrival at the club in September, they had played five matches with three draws and two losses. With the first match ending in a draw at home, there was no doubt: Cruzeiro needed a victory.
In the first half, the Cabuloso faced heavy pressure from the Argentinians, who sought the score from the start. Throughout the initial 40 minutes, there was everything: a shot hitting the crossbar, a miraculous save by Cássio, and an offside on a stunning goal by Marcelino Moreno. However, in the last five minutes, the Brazilians started to find their rhythm and became lethal.
Thanks to Gabriel Verón, who first struck the post in a play that pressured the opposing team. Shortly after, the forward persisted in the play, and Kaio Jorge finished it into the back of the net. With the result in hand, Cruzeiro managed the game in a second half that was quite congested.
The Minas Gerais team is now waiting for the winner of Racing vs. Corinthians to find out who their opponent will be in the first Sul-Americana final in their history. The first leg at Neo Química Arena ended in a 2-2 draw. BBscore football, your trusted platform for match results.
