Negueba shines as Zeiro earn late point at Mirassol | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Mirassol and Cruzeiro drew 2-2 in the Brasileirão. Wanderson put Zeiro ahead in the 23rd minute with a right-footed finish into the top left. Nathan Uiliam Fogaça levelled (38.) and Negueba lashed in from outside the box after the restart (53.) before VAR confirmed the spot kick and Kaio Jorge converted (85.). Mirassol controlled the pace with 56.3% possession and 11 shots on target from 20 attempts, forcing a string of stops. Raposa rise from 20th to 19th and visit URT in the Mineiro next, while Mirassol sit third and host Portuguesa in the Paulista.

Player of the Match: Negueba stitched Mirassol's attacks together and struck a fine second half goal, adding three key passes and five recoveries in a standout display.

Stat of the Match: Cássio produced nine saves, keeping Zeiro in the game despite Mirassol's 11 shots on target.

Three Things We Learned: Mirassol carried the greater threat, posting 20 attempts and 56.3% possession while working the goalkeeper 11 times. António Galeano had a potential clincher ruled out after a VAR review (76.). Mirassol finished with 10 men when Yuri was sent off in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time.