Zeiro peg back Flu as Pereira free-kick earns point | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Cruzeiro and Fluminense drew 1-1 in Belo Horizonte. In the 43rd minute John Kennedy put the visitors ahead with a left-footed finish. After the restart, Matheus Pereira levelled with a direct free kick (75.). Zeiro dominated possession at 61.4% and produced 19 attempts, but only three were on target. Zeiro drop from ninth to 11th while Flu stay third, with Zeiro visiting Internacional next and Flu hosting RB Bragantino.

Player of the Match: Matheus Pereira controlled the contest, scoring the equaliser and creating five chances, while completing 26 passes in the final third to keep Zeiro on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: Otávio made four saves, a calm platform that helped Raposa secure the point.

Three Things We Learned: His equaliser capped a creative night, as Matheus Pereira supplied five key passes. Tricolor Carioca put five of their 10 attempts on target, showing sharper finishing despite less of the ball. Gerson completed 110 of 121 passes and won possession seven times, underlining Raposa's midfield control.