Zeiro salvage point after late VAR penalty at Maião | OneFootball

Mirassol and Cruzeiro drew 2-2 in the Brasileirão on Wednesday at the Maião, keeping the hosts unbeaten and giving Zeiro their first league point while lifting them from 20th to 19th.

Wanderson put Cruzeiro ahead in the 23rd minute, finishing Lucas Romero's pass after a fast break. Nathan Uiliam Fogaça levelled for Mirassol (38.), with the goal awarded following a VAR check.

After the restart, Negueba bent a low effort inside the bottom left (53.) to turn it around for the hosts.

Antonio Galeano then had a Mirassol strike ruled out for offside after VAR intervened (76.).

Matheus Pereira won a penalty for Zeiro (80.). VAR confirmed the spot kick, and Kaio Jorge converted into the bottom left corner (85.).

Yuri was sent off for Mirassol in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time after VAR upgraded his caution.

Mirassol carried the threat with 20 attempts and 56.4% possession. For Raposa, Cássio made nine saves to secure the point.

Mirassol sit third on five points and remain unbeaten through three games. Zeiro stay in the relegation places on one point. Next, Mirassol host Portuguesa in the Paulista, while Zeiro visit URT in the Mineiro.