Zeiro snatch late win as Romero inspires climb to 10th | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Bahia lost 2-1 to Cruzeiro in Salvador. Luciano converted from the spot in the 27th minute to put the hosts ahead. Kauã Moraes levelled after a VAR review confirmed the goal (41.), before substitute Kaique Kenji swept in the winner (86.). Zeiro carried the greater threat, producing 20 attempts to eight and edging possession at 53.6%. Tricolor Baiano visit Remo in the Copa do Brasil next, while Zeiro host Goiás in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Lucas Romero dictated midfield for Zeiro, creating the decisive goal with a crisp assist, completing 54 of 64 passes and making four tackles to steady the visitors.

Stat of the Match: Zeiro completed 87.8% of their passes, reflecting calm control in key phases of the game.

Three Things We Learned: Bahia's opener came via a penalty but they could not turn the lead into control against rising pressure. Cabuloso recorded 20 attempts to Tricolor Baiano's eight, a clear shot-volume edge. Zeiro climb from 15th to 10th in the table, while Tricolor Baiano remain sixth.