Decisive figure drives Zeiro's turnaround against RB Bragantino | OneFootball

Gerson turned the game in the 36th minute with a threaded pass that created a clear chance, as Cruzeiro beat RB Bragantino 2-1.

He first stamped his authority by sliding Matheus Pereira in for a low effort that Tiago Volpi parried (36.). The pass split the line and changed the tone before the interval.

After the restart he drew a foul high up to keep Braga pinned back (46.). From there, Zeiro seized the initiative and moved in front (50.).

The midfielder's all round edge told. He won 11 possessions and was fouled five times, repeatedly regaining territory for his side. He also completed 34 of 40 passes, including eight into the final third, underpinning the tempo as Massa Bruta struggled to break his rhythm.

Because Cruzeiro's shape let him receive between the lines and recycle quickly, Gerson kept the ball moving into advanced areas and forced the visitors to defend facing their own goal.

Raposa rise from 19th to 17th in the Brasileirão Betano. They host Universidad Católica in the CONMEBOL Libertadores next. Braga remain ninth and face Blooming in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.