Cruzeiro Player Provokes Former Atlético After Advancing in Copa do Brasil

The right-back William provoked commentator Cicinho after Cruzeiro’s victory over Atlético in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The Foxes won 2-0 on Thursday (11) at the Mineirão, securing a 4-0 aggregate score. Using a story on his Instagram account after the match, the number 12 player sent a direct and humorous message to the former Alvinegro player, saying, ‘Hey Cicinho, you almost got the score right.’ A member of Band’s Jogo Aberto, Cicinho predicted a 3-0 win for Atlético, believing it would be enough to advance to the next stage. ‘Sampaoli will push the team forward. Of course, there’s a tough opponent on the other side, but they will miss their top striker (Kaio Jorge). It’s hard to come up with a strategy with a two-goal deficit. However, Atlético plays better away than at home. I have great faith in Atlético’s approach, much more offensive than in the home match because they let Cruzeiro play, which won’t happen again. Look, it’ll be 3-0 for Galo at the Mineirão,’ Cicinho said on Thursday morning. Cicinho played for Atlético from 2001 to 2003 and had a successful career at São Paulo, as well as spells at Roma-ITA, the Brazilian National Team, and Real Madrid-ESP. Cruzeiro eliminates Atlético. With two 2-0 victories, Cruzeiro knocked out Atlético and progressed to the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The first leg, played at Arena MRV on August 27, saw goals from Fabrício Bruno and Kaio Jorge. In the return leg on September 11, the Raposa had the support of over 61,000 fans and repeated the result with a brace from KJ19. Cruzeiro will face Corinthians in the semifinals, with the base dates scheduled for December 10 and 14, but venues are yet to be confirmed.