Standout star's late strike propels Zeiro against Mirassol | OneFootball

Kaio Jorge decided it in the 76th minute with a calm finish, as Cruzeiro beat Mirassol 3-1.

The substitute striker ghosted into the centre of the box and swept a left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner from Fagner's pass (76.). It was the moment that shifted control to Zeiro.

From there, Kaio Jorge's hold-up play and pressing helped Raposa manage territory and keep Mirassol at arm's length, repeatedly forcing turnovers high up the pitch as the visitors chased.

He finished with one attempt, one on target, three touches in the box, three possessions won and two recoveries, underlining how his movement and duel work tilted the game's late phases in Zeiro's favour.

The display lifts Raposa in the table and sets up a busy week: Zeiro host Flamengo in the CONMEBOL Libertadores next, while Mirassol face LDU Quito in the same competition.