CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil (Interstat) — Juventude and Cruzeiro played to a 3-3 draw Thursday in a Carioca Série A match at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi. The result defied projections, as Cruzeiro had been a significant favorite to win.

The match featured a flurry of goals, with Cruzeiro’s Gabriel Taliari and Juventude substitute Kaio Jorge each scoring twice. Marcelo Hermes opened the scoring for Cruzeiro in the eighth minute, and Luis Sinisterra also netted a goal. The six-goal affair saw five yellow cards issued. Both teams remain undefeated with a draw in their season records following the stalemate.