Standout star steers Zeiro past Grêmio with midfield control | OneFootball

Lucas Romero decided the game in the 66th minute with a low strike from outside the box, clinching a 2-0 victory over Grêmio for Cruzeiro.

Taking a short pass from Matheus Pereira, Romero drove his finish into the bottom left corner (66.). The moment crowned a midfield display that kept the Tricolor Gaúcho pinned back.

He then slid Keny Arroyo through for a shot that was saved for Zeiro (72.). He was withdrawn after another industrious spell (75.).

Romero completed all 45 passes, won three tackles and produced 10 successful final third passes. The numbers matched the eye test, with the Argentine repeatedly setting the tempo and winning key duels in midfield.

With Zeiro's structure giving him clear lanes to receive and switch play, his positioning disrupted Imortal's press and ensured Raposa controlled the decisive phases.

Zeiro rise from 17th to 16th and visit Goiás in the Copa do Brasil next. Imortal drop from 12th to 15th and host Confiança in the Copa do Brasil next.