September 22nd features a match where Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro will play a match in Belo Horizonte in a clash of these two closely matched Serie B teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, which is great football weather. Cruzeiro is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Operário PR. Edu scored the first goal for Cruzeiro in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Operário PR was frustrated by Cruzeiro’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Cruzeiro ended the match with the shutout victory. Cruzeiro should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Vasco da Gama recorded a 4-1 win against Náutico. Raniel struck first for Vasco da Gama in the 34th minute on a penalty, then de Sousa Lemos added another in the 39th minute on a feed from Paulo Victor. Vasco da Gama is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama last played eachother at the Estádio Club De Regatas Vasco Da Gama on the 12th of June. Vasco da Gama was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Getúlio struck first for Vasco da Gama in the 24th minute on a feed from Nenê, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Cruzeiro couldn’t muster any offence and Vasco da Gama ran away with the shutout win.
Vasco da Gama’s top weapon lately has been de Sousa Lemos, who has two goals in the last five matches. Cruzeiro’s most prolific scorer has been Edu. The Brazilian attacker has netted three goals over the last 5 matches.