Coritiba vs Cruzeiro played for the Serie A this Saturday, on November 11th 2023. The home team achieved a great 1-0 victory, with late goals, to pick up important points.
Score
With the winning goal scored in extra time, Coritiba managed to beat Cruzeiro with a final score of 1-0. With this, they now add 29 points and sit in 19th place in the competition, while Cruzeiro stays with 37 points, and in 17th position.
It is interesting to highlight the unexpected victory of Coritiba. Before the game, the odds of 3.4 guaranteed a good profit for those who dared to bet on the underdog.
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Match Goals
The teams were not at their best in attack, with Robson scoring the winning goal for Coritiba at the 90 minute mark. Although slim, the score was enough to secure 3 points for the team.
It was no shock that Cruzeiro ended up losing the game, given their lackluster performance on the field. They managed to take only 3 shots during the match, demonstrating a lack of assertiveness and struggling to contain their opponents’ offensive efforts.
Coritiba executed their attacks with surgical precision, even with just 7 shots throughout the match. Their defensive consistency in preserving the result, despite a low offensive output, deserves recognition as well.
Cards
The game between Coritiba and Cruzeiro was a contentious affair, as evidenced by the 7 yellow cards shown by the referee. While both teams had players cautioned, none were sent off.
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro Game Highlights
This match between Coritiba vs Cruzeiro, was played under a clear sky, and featured a total of 1 VAR intervention in the 90 minutes.
Featured Players
At the end of the game, the best players of each team were nominated, with the midfielder Bruno Gomes being the best on the field for the Coritiba side. On the other side, the best player from the Cruzeiro team was the defender Marlon.
Standings
These three points helped Coritiba survive. After all, each win represents a little more chance to get out of the relegation zone. The team is now with 29 points in 19th place.
The result was tragic for Cruzeiro, who continues to sink into the relegation zone. They now need to gain points in their next matches to try and get out of the uncomfortable 17th position in the league table.
FAQ
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro played for the Serie A on Saturday, on November 11th 2023.
With the winning goal scored in extra time, Coritiba managed to beat Cruzeiro with a final score of 1-0. With this, they now add 29 points and sit in 19th place in the competition, while Cruzeiro stays with 37 points, and in 17th position.
It is interesting to highlight the unexpected victory of Coritiba. Before the game, the odds of 3.4 guaranteed a good profit for those who dared to bet on the underdog.
The teams were not at their best in attack, with Robson scoring the winning goal for Coritiba at the 90 minute mark. Although slim, the score was enough to secure 3 points for the team.
Coritiba vs Cruzeiro was a game full of disciplinary interventions by the referee. A total of 7 yellow cards were shown throughout the game. Although many players from both teams were yellow-carded, no red cards were shown.
