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Record 23 Red Cards After Brawl in Brazil State Final as Cruzeiro Lift Title

Officials are assessing footage alongside the referee’s report after violent stoppage-time scenes in Belo Horizonte.

Overview

  • A late clash between Atlético Mineiro goalkeeper Éverson and Cruzeiro midfielder Christian triggered a melee, with Éverson pinning his opponent to the ground.
  • Security staff and military police entered the pitch as the match was halted for around eight to ten minutes near the final whistle.
  • No red cards were shown during play, but the referee’s post-match report recorded 23 dismissals, with 12 for Cruzeiro and 11 for Atlético Mineiro.
  • Video showed former Brazil forward Hulk throwing a punch during the fracas, and he later apologized for the incident.
  • Kaio Jorge scored the only goal in Cruzeiro’s 1-0 win for their first Campeonato Mineiro crown since 2019, with disciplinary sanctions now expected following reviews.