Kaio Jorge Drinks From Thrown Glass During Brazilian Derby, Sparks Controversy
A shocking scene unfolded during a recent clash between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro, as forward Kaio Jorge celebrated a goal by drinking from a glass thrown at him from the stands. The incident, which occurred at the MRV Arena, has ignited debate on social media and been formally documented in the match referee’s report, according to Globo.
The match, part of the fifth day of the Minas Gerais Championship, began with a fast pace as both teams battled for control. Atlético Mineiro initially threatened, but Cruzeiro quickly responded. In the 26th minute, Kaio Jorge scored after an assist from Kaiki Bruno, expertly finishing against goalkeeper Everson and giving the visitors the lead. However, it was the subsequent celebration that captured the world’s attention.
As he ran to celebrate with teammates, a plastic cup was thrown from the home supporters’ section. Demonstrating quick reflexes, Kaio Jorge grabbed the cup mid-air, took a sip of its contents, and then discarded it on the field. “During the celebration, my adrenaline was through the roof,” the player later recounted to TV Globo. “I don’t even know, I just saw a glass coming towards me and I grabbed it. But it’s normal, it happens. “I am very happy to have scored my first goal here in the derby.”
The striker continued his celebration, even dancing in front of the opposing fans before rejoining play. While social media users speculated the cup contained beer, the exact nature of the liquid remains undetermined. The referee meticulously recorded the event in the official match report, noting that glasses were thrown onto the playing field in both the first and second halves – at the 23rd minute of the first half and the 22nd minute of the second.
This gesture added fuel to the already intense rivalry, amplified by widespread coverage on social networks and local media. Kaio Jorge, currently Cruzeiro’s leading scorer in 2025 with 26 goals, has now scored four goals in derbies against Atlético Mineiro, adding to previous goals in the Brazilian Cup.
Despite taking a lead into halftime, Cruzeiro’s dominance waned in the second half. Atlético Mineiro mounted a comeback, equalizing through Bernard and then taking the lead with a goal from Hulk, who beat goalkeeper Cassio with a powerful shot from outside the box. Cruzeiro’s attempts to equalize, including a near miss from Arroyo, proved unsuccessful.
The final score was 2-1 in favor of Atlético Mineiro, but the celebration involving Kaio Jorge arguably became the most discussed moment of the match. Globo reported that the incident, documented in the referee’s report, could result in sanctions against the home club.
This incident raises questions about fan behavior and player safety, highlighting the passionate – and sometimes volatile – atmosphere of Brazilian football derbies.
