Zeiro salvage late draw as Vasco da Gama pay for red card | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama drew 3-3 in the Brasileirão at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Christian headed Cruzeiro in front in the eighth minute from Kaiki's cushioned knockdown. Cauan Barros struck twice (52., 54.), then moments later VAR upgraded his card and he was sent off (59.). Raposa dominated with 59.5% possession and 20 attempts, yet trailed to Brenner's strike (86.). João Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveira headed a leveller in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time, with Cruzeiro rising from 20th to 19th and Vasco up to 15th, Raposa visiting Athletico Paranaense next while Vasco host Fluminense.

Player of the Match: Cauan Barros changed the game with a quick brace and imposed himself in midfield before his dismissal shifted momentum back.

Stat of the Match: Brenner scored with his only attempt, a ruthless cameo that almost won it for Vasco.

Three Things We Learned: Raposa sent in 32 crosses at 28.1% accuracy, leaning on width to sustain pressure. Vasco were clinical with a 46.7% shot accuracy from 15 attempts, converting three. William created three key passes and delivered eight crosses for Cruzeiro, a constant supply line from the right.