Atlético Mineiro punish Zeiro as derby swings on VAR and reds | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Cruzeiro were beaten 3-1 by Atlético Mineiro at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Alan Minda opened the scoring in the 12th minute from close range after a Mateo Casierra pass. VAR confirmed the spot kick and Maycon converted (32.), Zeiro's Keny Arroyo then received a second yellow (66.), Casierra headed in to extend the lead (72.), and Kaiki was sent off after a VAR upgrade (75.). Zeiro had 68.8% possession and 14 attempts but produced only two on target, highlighting blunt finishing. Raposa pulled one back when Kaio Jorge converted from the spot (86.), while Galo climb from 12th to 11th and visit Juventud in the Sudamericana next as Zeiro head to Univ Católica in the Libertadores.

Player of the Match: Casierra shaped the derby with a goal and an assist, adding penalty-winning link play and giving Galo a constant out ball.

Stat of the Match: Atlético-MG converted three of their four shots on target, underlining ruthless finishing.

Three Things We Learned: Casierra's combined goal and assist made the difference for Galo's attack. Zeiro's 68.8% possession and 33 crosses returned only two shots on target, showing control without incision. Second half discipline hurt Zeiro with Arroyo's second yellow and Kaiki's upgraded red, while Lyanco's later dismissal left Galo to manage the closing stages.