Cruzeiro edges Corinthians 2-1 in Brasileirão match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cruzeiro secured a 2-1 victory over Corinthians in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão on Sunday, August 16. Bruno Rodrigues opened the scoring for Cruzeiro, taking advantage of a rebound, before Gustavo Henrique equalized with a volley for Corinthians. The match saw both teams hit the woodwork once. In the closing moments, Wanderson headed in a cross from Lucho Rodríguez to clinch the win for Cruzeiro. This victory marks Cruzeiro's third consecutive win in the league, placing them fifth in the standings, while Corinthians remains ninth.
- •Cruzeiro defeated Corinthians 2-1 on August 16, 2026.
- •Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson scored for Cruzeiro.
- •Gustavo Henrique equalized for Corinthians with a volley.
- •Cruzeiro climbed to fifth place with 36 points, Corinthians are ninth with 32 points.
- •Both teams will compete in Libertadores matches next week.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — 📹 Corinthians score a stunner, but Cruzeiro claim big away win
"Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (16) in Matchday 23 of the 2026 Brasileirão.Bruno Rodrigues and Wanderson, Cabuloso’s goalscorers on the night, had not scored since February 2026!This is ...
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