Cruzeiro MG came from behind to beat Vitória BA 1-3 in Brasileirão - Série A, turning a late first-half deficit into a second-half win at Estádio Manoel Barradas. The visitors scored three times after the interval to take the points.

Match Summary

The opening period offered little until late. Carlos Renê de Sousa Ferreira had Vitória BA in front after 39 minutes, and Matheuzinho was the provider. That was the only goal of the first half, so the home side went in ahead.

The response came at once. Keny arroyo equalized a minute into the second half with an assist from Kaio Jorge, and Cruzeiro MG then took control. Lucas Villalba scored after 66 minutes to put the visitors in front, Keny arroyo the provider this time. A late finish arrived in the 90th minute when Matheus Pereira converted another Keny arroyo assist and sealed the 1-3 win.

Key Moments

The swing was the restart. Vitória BA had the lead at half-time, but Cruzeiro MG wiped it out before the second half could settle, which forced the home side to chase rather than protect a result.

From there the visitors were efficient in front of goal. Keny arroyo scored the equalizer and then assisted both of the remaining Cruzeiro MG goals, so one player shaped the entire comeback. Once the away side went in front, they could live with Vitória BA's extra shots. The 90th-minute goal removed any chance of a home salvage.

Match Statistics

Cruzeiro MG held 58 percent of possession to Vitória BA's 42, yet the home side produced more attempts. Vitória BA finished with 19 shots and 7 on target, against 12 shots and 4 on target for Cruzeiro MG. The corner count also favored the hosts, 8 to 2. Cruzeiro MG collected 3 yellow cards to none for Vitória BA, and neither team saw a red card.

What the Result Means

Cruzeiro MG sit sixth in Serie A with 42 points from 27 matches and a goal difference of 0. Vitória BA are 13th on 33 points from the same 27 games, with a goal difference of -12. Nine points separate the two sides. Cruzeiro MG have three wins and two losses in their last five, while Vitória BA have two wins, one draw and two losses in that run.

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