Decisive figure seals late win for Corinthians against Atlético Mineiro | OneFootball

Zakaria Labyad struck a late winner, giving Corinthians a 1-0 victory over Atlético Mineiro. The substitute's composure settled a tight game.

In the 88th minute, Zakaria Labyad timed his run into the centre and swept a left-footed finish into the bottom right from Matheuzinho's cross.

From there, Labyad helped Timão keep Galo penned in, completing all five of his passes and sustaining attacks in the final third as the minutes ebbed away.

He finished with one attempt, one on target, two successful final third passes and eight touches, underlining an ultra-efficient cameo.

Because Coringão worked the ball wide through their right-back, his delayed movement into the box found the gap inside Atlético-MG's back line and produced the game's decisive finish.

Timão rise from 16th to 15th in the table. They host Platense in the Libertadores next. Galo drop from 11th to 12th and face Puerto Cabello in the Sudamericana.