Decisive figure seals late turnaround for Zeiro against Fla

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·23 August 2026

Decisive figure seals late turnaround for Zeiro against Fla

Matheus Pereira won it in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time with a composed finish, as Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-1.

In the fifth minute, Matheus Pereira set the tone, sliding a pass for Keny Arroyo to shoot from range as Fla were pushed back.

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After the restart he kept finding pockets to feed runners, releasing Matheus Henrique for another effort (62.). His delivery from a set piece then teed up João Marcelo to head just wide in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time.

Pereira's numbers told the story: four attempts, a game-high six chances created, and 24 successful final third passes. That volume of final third work kept Mengão's back line occupied and meant the Raposa always carried threat.

The display underlines his influence for Zeiro, who remain fifth on 39 points. Fla stay second on 45 points.