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Cruzeiro rallies to beat Grêmio 4-2 as Kaio Jorge scores three
Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Grêmio 4-2 in a Brazilian league match after trailing 2-1 at half-time.
Kaio Jorge scored three goals, and Matheus Pereira set up all three.
The pair had argued over a penalty in a match against Athletico-PR more than a month earlier.
Grêmio remains in the relegation zone, and may need two rounds to climb out if Corinthians beats Vitória.
Grêmio’s players struggled physically after the break, and defender Kannemann was sent off.
The defeat deepens Grêmio’s relegation threat as the team faces Coritiba away and Athletico-PR at home next.
Cruzeiro came from behind to beat Grêmio 4-2.
Kaio Jorge scored three goals, and Matheus Pereira provided three assists.
Grêmio led 2-1 at halftime before Cruzeiro scored four goals.
Grêmio defender Kannemann was sent off after a foul and an argument with the referee, according to GZH.
The defeat deepened concern over Grêmio’s position near the relegation zone.
- Who
- Cruzeiro and Grêmio.
- What
- Cruzeiro beat Grêmio 4-2 after trailing 2-1 at halftime. Kaio Jorge scored a hat-trick.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- The Arena, according to GZH.
- Why
- Not stated
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Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira argued during a penalty against Athletico-PR in a match in the 26th round.
Grêmio led Cruzeiro 2-1.
Cruzeiro turned the match around and won 4-2, with Kaio Jorge scoring three times.
- Final score
- Cruzeiro 4-2 Grêmio
- Halftime score
- Grêmio 2-1 Cruzeiro
- Kaio Jorge
- Three goals
- Matheus Pereira
- Three assists
- Kannemann
- Sent off, according to GZH
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