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Cruzeiro beat Bahia 3-2 to stay in the Brasileirão top three

Artur Jorge praised his side's resilience after the round 34 win at the Mineirão, which keeps Cruzeiro in the top three.

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Cruzeiro coach in a navy cardigan applauding on the touchline during a match
Cruzeiro coach in a navy cardigan applauding on the touchline during a match · Photo: ge

Cruzeiro beat Bahia 3-2 at the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte in round 34 of the Brasileirão. The win keeps the home side in third place in the table.

According to ge, Cruzeiro had to overcome setbacks during the match and did so without four of their regular starters. Maisfutebol says the result strengthens the club's push for a Libertadores place.

Coach Artur Jorge said after the game that he was won over by the commitment of his players and their ability to react to adversity.

Sources

This article is based on reports by:

  • ge — Sem quatro titulares, Artur Jorge se rende ao elenco do Cruzeiro em vitória: "Incansáveis"
  • Record — Cruzeiro de Artur Jorge vence Bahia e consolida posição no pódio do Brasileirão
  • Maisfutebol — VÍDEO: Cruzeiro de Artur Jorge vence Bahia e reforça candidatura à Libertadores

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