Corinthians
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1 - 0
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Cruzeiro
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Live Streams and TV Channels
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| United States | PFC Internacional |
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts
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| Canada | Sat, Nov 13 18:30pm | GolTV Canada |
| Sun, Nov 14 2:30am | GolTV Canada | |
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Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Match Preview
The biggest game of Round 35 is the titanic battle between both teams hoping to close in on leaders Fluminense. Corinthians are in second place due to a superior goal difference. Whoever loses can virtually say goodbye to the title especially if Fluminense win at home to relegation candidates Goias on Sunday.With the arrival of coach Tite, Corinthinans have appropriately tightened up their defense and have only conceded one goal in their last four games. But the game against Cruzeiro on Saturday will stretch them to the limit. Defenders Chicao and captain William know that Cruzeiro will be out to destroy their title chances.
Cruzeiro have Wellington Paulista, back from injury and desperate to get on the score sheet, and Thiago Ribeiro, both capable of unpicking any defense It’s set to become an absorbing battle. Cruzeiro coach Cuca has told his players that they can win the championship but it is in their hands. No motivation needed there.
Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Match Report
In this vital top of the table clash, Cruzeiro started the stronger, packing the midfield in a 3-5-2 formation. Corinthians left Ronaldo up as their lone striker.Cruzeiro missed the better chances and when Wellington Paulista nodded on for his strike partner Thiago Ribeiro to beat goalkeeper Julio Cesar, he went to ground and claimed a penalty. Refereee Ricci thought otherwise and booked the striker for diving.
Corinthians started the stronger in the second half but Cruzeiro responded and Thiago missed after being put through with a beautiful pass from Montillo.
Both sides were going for the points, but five minutes from the end referee Ricci gave a dubious penalty when Gil and Ronaldo went up for the ball in the area. The defender, already on one yellow card, was promptly given another and sent off. Cruzeiro players surrounded the referee but Ronaldo stepped up to side-foot the ball inside Fabio’s left hand post.
This was all too much for Fabricio who stormed off the pitch to be replaced by Wallyson. To add insult to injury, Cruzeiro coach Cuca was so incensed by the penalty that he, too, was sent off.
The crucial three points went Corinthians way as the game finished 1-0.