Zeiro grind out away win as Pereira strikes after the restart | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Cruzeiro beat Coritiba 1-0 at Couto Pereira. In the 66th minute, Matheus Pereira swept into the bottom left from the centre of the box after a pass from Gerson. Moments later, Gerson went off injured (69.) and Zeiro managed the game from there. Coxa fired 19 attempts but hit the target only twice, while Raposa produced four efforts on goal and stayed compact. Zeiro rise from 13th to seventh and visit Chapecoense in the Copa do Brasil next, while Coxa host Chapecoense in the league.

Player of the Match: Matheus Pereira decided the contest with his composed finish and led Raposa's threat with five shots and three key passes.

Stat of the Match: Lucas Ronier was fouled eight times, drawing constant free kicks that kept Coxa advancing up the pitch.

Three Things We Learned: Fabrício Bruno made 13 clearances, a big reason Raposa protected their lead under pressure. Coxa's shot quality lagged, with only two efforts on target from 19 attempts despite long spells pushing forward. Lucas Romero completed 59 of 71 passes and won two tackles, underpinning Zeiro's midfield control when it mattered.