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Cruzeiro defeats LDU in Libertadores Femenina debut
Cruzeiro made its debut in the Copa Libertadores Femenina with a 2-1 victory over LDU in Quito, Ecuador. Playing at the Casa Blanca stadium, the Brazilian side had to overcome the 2,850-meter altitude to secure the win.
Gisseli scored the first goal in the club's history in this competition following a rebound from a Byanca Brasil free kick. LDU equalized through Justine Cuadra in the 34th minute, but Byanca Brasil secured the victory with a second-half goal after being played through by Marília.
The win places Cruzeiro at the top of Group C. In the same group, Bolívar and Olimpia played to a 2-2 draw. Cruzeiro's debut was marked by several absences due to injuries, including key players like Tainara, Paloma Maciel, and goalkeeper Cláudia.
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Byanca Brasil · CONMEBOL · Cruzeiro · Gisseli · Jonas Urias · LDU · Quito
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cruzeiro will face the challenge of playing at high altitude in Quito.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Goalkeeper Cláudia is out with a right thigh injury, and Taluane has been added to the squad to replace her. jornalwebminas.com.br · supremas.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Jonas Urias is missing several players due to ACL injuries, including Tainara, Paloma Maciel, Gaby Soares, Ravenna, and Millene. jornalwebminas.com.br · supremas.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cruzeiro is making its debut in the Copa Libertadores Femenina. jornalwebminas.com.br · supremas.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cruzeiro's debut match is against LDU at the Casa Blanca Stadium in Quito, Ecuador. jornalwebminas.com.br · supremas.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cruzeiro is part of Group C alongside LDU, Bolívar, and Olimpia. jornalwebminas.com.br · supremas.com.br