Cruzeiro Esporte Clube secured a commanding 3-0 away victory over Vila Nova in the Brazilian Cup on May 23, 2025. The match, which began at 06:00, saw the visiting side from Belo Horizonte control proceedings and efficiently dispatch their opponents to take a firm grip on the tie. Cruzeiro opened the scoring in the first half with a well-worked team move, then doubled their lead shortly after from a set-piece situation. Vila Nova struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Cruzeiro defense. The result was put beyond any doubt in the second half when Cruzeiro added a third goal on the counter-attack, sealing a professional performance. This result is a significant step for Cruzeiro in their quest for cup silverware, while Vila Nova faces an uphill battle in the reverse fixture. The Vila Nova manager expressed disappointment with his team's lack of cutting edge, whereas the Cruzeiro coach highlighted the importance of a strong away display. The lineups saw Cruzeiro field a strong attacking lineup that proved too much for the home side to handle.