Match report

Ceara and Vasco DA Gama Stalemate in Serie A 0-0 Draw

Ceara
Ceara
0–0
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
Dec 2, 2018

In a tightly contested Serie A match, Ceara and Vasco DA Gama ended in a goalless draw, with multiple yellow cards issued to both sides. Despite numerous chances, neither team could break the deadlock, leading to a frustrating night for the fans and players alike. Ceara's Samuel Xavier was even sent off late in the game, but the score remained unchanged.

Key Facts

  • • Ceara: 0-0 Vasco DA Gama
  • • 4 Yellow Cards (3 for Ceara, 1 for Vasco DA Gama)
  • • Samuel Xavier (Ceara) received a red card in the 90th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including substitutions from Ceara's Éder Luis, Ricardinho, and Jown Cardona
  • • Vasco DA Gama's Willian Maranhão and Raul were substituted in the second half

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Everson (G)
  • 22 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 13 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 3 Valdo (D)
  • 6 Felipe Jonatan (D)
  • 20 Juninho (M)
  • 8 Ricardinho (M)
  • 26 Richardson (M)
  • 25 Calyson (M)
  • 11 Felipe Azevedo (M)
  • 40 Arthur (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Éder Luís
  • 27 Wescley
  • 23 J. Cardona
  • 99 Ricardo Bueno
  • 5 Edinho
  • 86 Diogo Silva
  • 4 Eduardo Brock
  • 77 Fabinho
  • 83 Fernando Henrique
  • 88 Pedro Ken
  • 89 Arnaldo
  • 91 João Lucas

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 Fernando Miguel (G)
  • 25 Leandro Castán (D)
  • 34 Werley (D)
  • 13 Luiz Gustavo (D)
  • 8 Thiago Galhardo (M)
  • 21 Willian Maranhão (M)
  • 15 Andrey (M)
  • 31 Raul (M)
  • 23 Caio Monteiro (F)
  • 11 M. López (F)
  • 7 Kelvin (M)

Substitutes

  • 38 Marrony
  • 14 Ricardo Graça
  • 5 L. Desábato
  • 20 Dudu
  • 45 Luan
  • 43 Bruno Ritter
  • 3 O. Henríquez
  • 6 Fabricio
  • 9 A. Ríos
  • 17 Rildo
  • 18 Lenon
  • 44 Jordi

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    11' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Richardson
  2. Ceara
    16' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Xavier
  3. Vasco DA Gama
    22' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Willian Maranhão
  4. Vasco DA Gama
    41' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    Raul
  5. Ceara
    42' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Ricardinho
  6. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Calyson · On: Éder Luís
  7. Ceara
    64' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ricardinho · On: Wescley
  8. Vasco DA Gama
    65' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Caio Monteiro · On: Marrony
  9. Ceara
    73' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Felipe Azevedo · On: Jown Cardona
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    73' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian Maranhão · On: Ricardo Graça
  11. Vasco DA Gama
    79' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Raul · On: L. Desábato
  12. Ceara
    90' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Xavier
  13. Ceara
    90' Ceara Card · Red Card
    Samuel Xavier

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Vasco DA Gama
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 485 390
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 1 1
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 397 309
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early yellow cards to Richardson and Samuel Xavier (both from Ceara) in the 11th and 16th minutes set a defensive tone for the game
  • ▸ The red card to Samuel Xavier in the 90th minute could have changed the momentum, but Vasco DA Gama failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage