VAR Penalty in Stoppage Time Earns Botafogo 2-2 Draw at Cruzeiro

Overview

• Cruzeiro led 2-0 through Christian in the first half and Matheus Pereira early in the second before Botafogo fought back at the Mineirão.
• Referee Daronco awarded a stoppage-time penalty after VAR identified Kaiki's foul on Marçal, and Alex Telles converted to level the match.
• Soon after the equalizer, David Ricardo received a red card on VAR review for a strong challenge on Matheus Henrique.
• The draw leaves Cruzeiro third on 70 points and Botafogo seventh on 60 heading into the final round of the Brasileirão.
• On Sunday, Cruzeiro visit Santos and Botafogo host Fortaleza, with Botafogo needing a win and favorable results elsewhere, reportedly a Bahia–Fluminense draw, to secure a direct group-stage place.