Palmeiras held by Zeiro as leaders stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Palmeiras and Cruzeiro drew 1-1 at Arena Crefisa Barueri. In the 11th minute, Keny Arroyo drove a low left-footer from outside the box after Christian found him. Felipe Anderson levelled with a crisp strike from distance (20.), then the hosts lost him to injury before the interval. Zeiro carried the greater threat, registering four shots on target to Verdão's two while enjoying 52.7% possession. Palestra host Cerro Porteño in the CONMEBOL Libertadores next, while Zeiro visit Boca Juniors in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Keny Arroyo was decisive for Zeiro, scoring with his only shot on target and winning possession eight times to lead their press.

Stat of the Match: Keny Arroyo won possession eight times, highlighting how Raposa disrupted build-up and sprang counters.

Three Things We Learned: Verdão produced 16 attempts but worked Otávio only twice, a 12.5% shot accuracy that tells its own story. Palestra lost Ramón Sosa (17.) and Anderson before half-time, forcing a reshuffle and reducing their wide threat. Raposa's full-back Kaiki drew two saves from Carlos Miguel and the visitors finished with 52.7% possession.