ATIBAIA, Brazil (Interstat) — Bragantino defeated visiting Cruzeiro 4-2 on Monday at CT do Red Bull Bragantino, using a quick start and a late goal to close out the match. Lucas Barbosa opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Eric Ramires doubled the lead in the 30th minute and also recorded an assist. Cruzeiro cut into the deficit when Ze Lucas scored in the 43rd minute. Matheus Henrique brought Cruzeiro closer with an 89th-minute goal. Jose Herrera then scored in the 90+1st minute, helping Bragantino finish with four goals. Kaio Jorge and I. Pitta each contributed an assist. Yellow cards were issued to Rodriguez G., William Furtado, Tavares R. and Felipe Morais. Both sides made substitutions after halftime as Cruzeiro sought a comeback and Bragantino protected its advantage. The victory gives Bragantino a 1-0 competition record and a 1-0 overall record. Cruzeiro now stands 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions.