"Of course we didn't want the match to end like that, given the spectacle it was, but I couldn't leave my teammates in trouble and just stand there. I went to defend my teammates. - Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge, explaining his involvement in the brawl after scoring the winning goal."
"The scuffle started with 30 seconds remaining in stoppage time, when Atlético-MG goalkeeper Éverson kept out a shot from Matheus Pereira and, on the rebound, was tackled by Cruzeiro midfielder Christian. Éverson got up and went after the player, pinning Christian to the ground with his knee."
Cruzeiro defeated Atlético-MG 1-0 in the Mineiro Championship final, with Kaio Jorge scoring the decisive goal in the second half. However, the victory was marred by a massive brawl that erupted with 30 seconds remaining in stoppage time. The altercation began when Atlético-MG goalkeeper Éverson tackled Cruzeiro midfielder Christian after a rebound, escalating into a full-scale confrontation involving players from both sides. The match was halted for eight minutes as referee Matheus Delgado managed the chaos. Ultimately, 23 red cards were issued: 12 to Cruzeiro players and 11 to Atlético-MG players, including goalkeeper Éverson. Former Brazil international Hulk was captured on video attempting to punch an opposing player during the melee.
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