Serie A Regular Season - 6
Cruzeiro 3 - 3 FT Vasco DA Gama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' Christian (Kaiki)
Andres Gomez 45'+4
HT
Cauan Barros (Cuiabano) 52'
Cauan Barros 54'
54' Matheus Pereira
Cauan Barros 59'
60' ↓ Christian ↑K. Arroyo
61' ↓ Lucas Silva ↑N. Villarreal
↓ David ↑Lucas Piton 61'
↓ N. Moreira ↑Brenner 62'
↓ Andres Gomez ↑J. Rodriguez 62'
70' N. Villarreal (Chico)
↓ Hugo Moura ↑JP 83'
Brenner (J. Rodriguez) 86'
↓ Tche Tche ↑Lucas Freitas 88'
88' ↓ L. Villalba ↑Wanderson
90'+1 ↓ William Furtado ↑Kaua Moraes
90'+1 ↓ Matheus Henrique ↑Japa
Brenner 90'+1
90'+4 Japa (Kaua Moraes)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cruzeiro
Goalkeepers
Matheus Cunha 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
William 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Fabrício Bruno 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
67
Passes
7
Duels
Lucas Villalba 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kaiki
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Matheus Henrique 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
41%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Christian 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matheus Pereira
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
54
Passes
10
Duels
Gerson
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
71
Passes
4
Duels
Forwards
Chico da Costa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Otávio Costa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Moraes 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
7
Minutes
7.0
Rating
Jonathan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Néiser Villarreal
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
37
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Walace
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Japa 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Keny Arroyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaique Kenji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasco DA Gama
Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Paulo Henrique 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Alan Saldivia
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robert Renan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Cuiabano
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Tchê Tchê
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Cauan Barros 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Andrés Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puma Rodríguez
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
36
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Walace
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JP
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenner
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus França
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 04/27/2025 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Municipal João Havelange |
| 09/29/2024 | Cruzeiro | 1 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/16/2024 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 11/22/2023 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 2 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 07/08/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 09/22/2022 | Cruzeiro | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie B | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
| 06/12/2022 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 0 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 09/19/2021 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 1 | Cruzeiro | Serie B | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
| 06/25/2021 | Cruzeiro | 2 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie B | Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto |
09/27/2025
04/27/2025
09/29/2024
06/16/2024
11/22/2023
07/08/2023
09/22/2022
06/12/2022
09/19/2021
06/25/2021
Cruzeiro Win
Vasco DA Gama Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Relegation Chaos and a Six-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A phenomenal relegation six-pointer that delivered relentless late drama, proving that survival desperation breeds the most captivating football.
The Early Strike
The Intensity was completely palpable from the very first blow of the referee's whistle at the imposing Governador Magalhães Pinto. Both struggling sides desperately needed a crucial lifeline, and Cruzeiro managed to strike the first blow. Just eight minutes into the contest, Christian fired the desperate hosts ahead after latching onto a wonderfully smart pass from Kaiki. Anchored by the comforting early lead, the home side effectively controlled possession at 59%, deliberately pinning back a rather fragile Vasco DA Gama midfield unit. Despite their evident early superiority and a mounting barrage of offensive attempts, they critically could not double their slim advantage. This slight complacency left the back door slightly ajar in a tense fixture where the overall Stakes simply could not have been any higher for these two massive but struggling Brazilian giants.
Hero to Zero
The second half completely and utterly obliterated any lingering sense of structural or tactical Balance on the pitch. In a truly stunning seven-minute window of pure madness, Cauan Barros managed to flip the entire script of the game. He emphatically equalised on 52 minutes courtesy of a sharp ball from Cuiabano, and then miraculously grabbed his second goal immediately after to completely stun the vocal home crowd. But the young midfielder’s spectacular, match-altering cameo swiftly turned sour when he was rightly shown a straight red card for a serious foul in the 59th minute. Suddenly forced to play down to ten men, Vasco were instantly forced into a desperate, backs-to-the-wall rearguard action. This rapid tactical shift perfectly paved the way for standout Cruzeiro defender William to brilliantly orchestrate the play from deep, consistently unlocking the visitors with several clinical, defense-splitting key passes.
Battle of the Bench
What immediately followed was an absolute masterclass in delivering highly impactful substitutions from both managers. N. Villarreal, combining smartly with Chico, forcefully drew the hosts level at 2-2 in the 70th minute, but the dramatic Upset Factor struck yet again. Deep into the game, Vasco substitute Brenner finished a phenomenally slick counter-attack perfectly set up by J. Rodriguez in the 86th minute. The exhausted, ten-man visitors genuinely thought they had remarkably stolen all three points, but the overarching drama was far from concluded. In the dying, desperate moments of stoppage time, Japa powerfully met a looping delivery from Kaua Moraes to sensationally salvage a 3-3 draw. An astonishing 35 total shots totally defined this relentless thriller, ultimately leaving both exhausted teams with a solitary, hard-fought point in their gruelling survival campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Cauan Barros impact the match?
His 59th-minute dismissal forced Vasco into a defensive shell, completely sacrificing their momentum and allowing Cruzeiro to apply the relentless pressure needed to claw back into the game.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Relegation desperation drove a chaotic barrage of 35 total shots, while incredibly impactful substitutions resulted in four dramatic second-half goals directly from players coming off the bench.
How dramatic was the late winner by Brenner?
It seemed like a monumental match-winner for ten-man Vasco in the 86th minute, but the immense drama peaked when Cruzeiro sensationally equalized deep into stoppage time.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Survival Scramble
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. This bottom-tier scrap serves as an early gut check for two massive clubs desperately trying to halt their slide down the standings.
The Setup
Just six matches into the Serie A calendar, we are already talking about a relegation battle. Cruzeiro sit dead last, heavily burdened by a disastrous Form rating and a defense that leaks goals at an alarming rate. Even with the Stakes somewhat mitigated by the early stage of the season, the panic around the club is palpable. Vasco DA Gama arrive in similarly dire straits, though they sit slightly higher in fifteenth. The match offers modest competitive Balance on paper, largely because both units are struggling identically. Fans looking for flashes of quality will rest their hopes on the Stars metric, boosted by the presence of Gerson pulling the strings for the home side.
Key Battle
With top individual battles hard to single out amid poor collective play, this match hinges on a broader tactical struggle. The disorganized Cruzeiro back line must find a way to contain a Vasco attacking unit that is desperate for confidence. Whichever defensive unit commits fewer unforced errors in their own third will ultimately control the match's destiny.
Our Prediction
A scrappy, tension-filled draw is expected. While Cruzeiro hold mathematical favoritism at home, their total inability to defend makes keeping a clean sheet highly unlikely. Vasco will punish at least one defensive lapse, leading to a cagey 1-1 stalemate where neither side leaves entirely satisfied.