Match Report
The table gap was wide: 35 points between Cruzeiro (3rd, 70 pts) and Juventude (19th, 35 pts). Cruzeiro's recent output lagged their position: 12th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 1.26 goals per team per game, Juventude ran at 0.92 scored and 1.82 conceded, Cruzeiro at 1.45 and 0.82.
8 matches unbeaten backed Cruzeiro's arrival.
Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, capacity 19,924, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Juventude led 2-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-3.
Goal scorers
Juventude: Marcelo Hermes (8'), Gabriel Taliari (16'), Gabriel Taliari (59') · Cruzeiro: Luis Sinisterra (41'), Kaio Jorge (85'), Kaio Jorge (53')
Key stats
Possession: Juventude 36% · Cruzeiro 64% · Total shots: 12-17 · On target: 7-7 · Corners: 3-9