BELO HORIZONTE (Interstat) — Cruzeiro defeated Atletico-MG 1-0 on Thursday, using Kaio Jorge’s fourth-minute goal to secure the result. Keny Arroyo assisted on the goal. Cruzeiro’s defense protected the narrow lead through a match that produced seven yellow cards. Atletico-MG’s Natanael was booked in the 24th minute, while Cruzeiro’s Ze Lucas, Matheus Pereira, Matheus Henrique, Jonathan Jesus and William Furtado also received yellow cards. Minda A. was cautioned for Atletico-MG in stoppage time. Cruzeiro improved to 3-0 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Atletico-MG dropped to 1-2 in the competition and 3-3-1 overall. Jorge was substituted in the 82nd minute after scoring. Arroyo’s assist helped decide a tightly contested match in which Atletico-MG could not find an equalizer. Atletico-MG made a series of second-half substitutions while chasing an equalizer, but Cruzeiro held firm. Cruzeiro will look to build on the result after an early goal and a disciplined defensive effort.