Match report

Ceara Defeats Parana 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Ceara
Ceara
1–0
FT
Parana
Parana
Nov 22, 2018

Ceara secured a vital 1-0 victory over Parana in their Serie A encounter, thanks to Juninho Valoura's penalty in the 33rd minute. The hosts maintained their defensive solidity throughout the match, despite Parana's efforts to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Ceara's Juninho Valoura scored the only goal from the penalty spot at 33 minutes
  • • Parana made multiple substitutions but could not find the equalizer
  • • Ceara's Calyson and Luiz Otávio received yellow cards during the match
  • • Parana's Alesson was cautioned with a yellow card in the 77th minute

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Everson (G)
  • 36 Tiago Alves (D)
  • 22 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 13 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 6 Felipe Jonatan (D)
  • 5 Edinho (M)
  • 20 Juninho (M)
  • 8 Ricardinho (M)
  • 25 Calyson (M)
  • 80 Leandro Carvalho (M)
  • 40 Arthur (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Felipe Azevedo
  • 23 J. Cardona
  • 99 Ricardo Bueno
  • 86 Diogo Silva
  • 3 Valdo
  • 4 Eduardo Brock
  • 7 Éder Luís
  • 27 Wescley
  • 77 Fabinho
  • 88 Pedro Ken
  • 89 Arnaldo
  • 91 João Lucas

Parana

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Richard (G)
  • 4 Renê (D)
  • 3 Jesiel (D)
  • 11 Juninho (M)
  • 8 Alex Santana (M)
  • 5 Leandro Vilela (M)
  • 2 Wesley (D)
  • 10 Jhonny Lucas (M)
  • 9 Felipe Augusto (F)
  • 6 Igor (D)
  • 7 Andrey (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Charles
  • 19 Alesson
  • 21 Keslley
  • 12 Thiago Rodrigues
  • 14 Jhony
  • 15 Junior
  • 20 Rafael Grampola
  • 18 Jean Lucas
  • 16 Vitinho
  • 17 J. González

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    33' Ceara Goal · Penalty
    Juninho Valoura
  2. Parana
    46' Parana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Renê Santos · On: Charles
  3. Parana
    62' Parana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jhonny Lucas · On: Alesson
  4. Ceara
    63' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Calyson
  5. Ceara
    67' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leandro Carvalho · On: Felipe Azevedo
  6. Ceara
    68' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Calyson · On: Jown Cardona
  7. Ceara
    72' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Otávio
  8. Parana
    72' Parana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Juninho · On: Keslley
  9. Parana
    77' Parana Card · Yellow Card
    Alesson
  10. Ceara
    87' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Ricardo Bueno

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Parana
Fouls 17 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 74%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 450 302
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 0
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 364 224
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ceara's penalty goal by Juninho Valoura in the 33rd minute provided the crucial early lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The yellow cards received by Ceara's defenders Calyson and Luiz Otávio in the second half could have changed the momentum, but Ceara managed to hold off Parana's attacks