Cabulosas beat América in Santa Luzia and play for a draw in the Mineiro Feminino semifinal
Byanca Brasil and Milena scored Cruzeiro's goals in the 2-1 win on Saturday; the decision for a place in the final is on the 14th at 15h
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Cruzeiro took an important step toward the final of the Mineiro Feminino championship. On the afternoon of Saturday (7), the Cabulosas went to Arena Frimisa, in Santa Luzia, in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area, and beat América 2-1 in the first leg of the semifinal.
The opening goal came in the 38th minute of the first half. Ana Flávia's shot fell to the edge of the area, and Byanca Brasil, the number 10 in blue, did not waste it. Jonas Urias's team kept attacking after the break and found the second goal, also in the 38th minute, this time through Milena, who had come off the bench: she received the ball near the byline, got past her marker, entered the area and shot to extend the lead.
América still pulled one back in stoppage time, with Ana Júlia converting a penalty. América goalkeeper Tainá was one of the standouts of the match, with saves that kept the margin from growing.
With the win, the rules favor the Celestes: a draw in the return leg is enough to put Cruzeiro in the final. América needs to win by two goals or more to qualify directly, without going to a penalty shootout.
The second leg is scheduled for next Saturday (14) at 15h. Tickets are already on sale online, through the Nação Azul app and the club's ticket website, at R$ 30 full price and R$ 15 half price. The winner of the Atlético and Itabirito match will face the team that advances, and the Cabulosas continue in pursuit of a fourth state title.
Source: Itasat · Diário Celeste · O Tempo
