Cruzeiro MG came from behind to beat Bahia BA 3-2 in the Brasileirão - Série A, a comeback built on two goals from Kaio Jorge after Cristian Olivera had put the visitors ahead.

Match Summary

Bahia BA struck first. Nicolas Acevedo was booked in the 19th minute, and Cristian Olivera finished after 32 minutes to give the away side the lead. Cruzeiro MG were level by the interval. Kaio Jorge scored in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, so the teams went in even.

The hosts took over after the break. Cruzeiro MG went in front in the 69th minute, though the scorer was not listed in match data. Bruno Rodrigues was cautioned in that same minute, and Bahia BA collected a yellow then as well. Kaio Jorge scored again with four minutes of normal time left. Bahia BA found a late reply through Alejo Veliz in the fifth minute of added time. Kauã Moraes Silva was booked even later, in the eighth minute of stoppage time, as Cruzeiro MG closed out the win under referee R. Klein at Estádio Mineirão.

Cruzeiro MG lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with Kaio Jorge in the starting XI. Bahia BA began in a 4-3-3 that included Cristian Olivera and Alejo Véliz.

Key Moments

The first-half deficit forced Cruzeiro MG to chase rather than dictate. Equalizing before the break mattered because it reset the second half at 1-1 instead of leaving Bahia BA to defend a lead.

Going ahead in the 69th minute, even without a named scorer in the data, was the swing that decided control. The bookings that arrived with it broke Bahia BA's momentum at the exact moment the score flipped.

Kaio Jorge's late second goal then created breathing room. Alejo Veliz made the final minutes uncomfortable, but the two-goal cushion was enough for Cruzeiro MG to keep the 3-2 result.

Match Statistics

Bahia BA had more of the ball at 55 percent possession against 45, and they also led on corners, 7-5. Shot counts in the match data were listed as one for Cruzeiro MG and none for Bahia BA, with neither side recorded on target. Expected goals were 0.12 for the hosts and 0.26 for the visitors. Cruzeiro MG finished with three yellow cards to two for Bahia BA, and there were no dismissals.

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