Wanderson's header lifts Zeiro late on

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·17 August 2026

Wanderson's header lifts Zeiro late on

Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 to stay fifth in the Brasileirão, with the result dropping the hosts from seventh to ninth.

Bruno Rodrigues put the visitors ahead in the 36th minute, turning in from close range after a corner sequence.

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Gustavo Henrique levelled for Timão with a thumping finish from a tight angle following a set piece (58.).

Luciano Rodríguez rattled the left post (78.). Moments later, substitute Wanderson came on (79.) and glanced in Rodríguez's cross for the winner (82.).

Otávio made five saves as Zeiro absorbed late pressure. Timão finished with 53.3% possession and 20 attempts. Zeiro produced six shots on target from 15 attempts.

Next, Timão host Rosario in the Libertadores. Zeiro visit Flamengo in the Libertadores before resuming league action.