Zeiro edge Chapecoense as Sinisterra delivers | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Cruzeiro beat Chapecoense 2-1. Kaio Jorge converted from the spot in the 27th minute after Matheus Pereira was fouled. VAR ruled out a Luis Sinisterra strike (34.), then Christian came on (64.) and teed up Sinisterra for Zeiro's second (73.). João Paulo's header halved the deficit for Verdão do Oeste (79.), but Raposa controlled the closing stages and finished with 65.5% possession. Zeiro rise from 15th to ninth and host Barcelona SC in the Libertadores next, while Chape visit Palmeiras next.

Player of the Match: Luis Sinisterra decided it, scoring the second and producing three attempts with two on target.

Stat of the Match: Matheus Pereira won eight fouls, repeatedly drawing contact to sustain Zeiro's attacks.

Three Things We Learned: Christian's introduction mattered, with one assist and one big chance created. Kaiki made three key passes and completed 15 final third passes, a constant outlet. Verdão do Oeste delivered 16 crosses at 31.2% accuracy, and their reply stemmed from a Bruno Pacheco cross.