The Copa do Brasil 2018 stage set the scene for Arrascaeta's dramatic masterstroke. With Corinthians leading 1-0, Arrascaeta orchestrated Cruzeiro's comeback, first tying the game with a precise strike, then delivering the kill with a stunning long-range effort in the dying minutes. The stadium shook with ecstasy as Arrascaeta's teammates swarmed him, celebrating their hard-fought 2-1 victory.