Match report

Corinthians Defeats Ceara 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Ceara
Ceara
0–1
FT
Corinthians
Corinthians
Dec 4, 2019

Corinthians secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ceara in a closely contested Serie A encounter. Gustavo's goal in the 81st minute was enough to give Corinthians the win, despite Ceara's efforts to push for an equalizer. The match was marred by numerous yellow cards and a red card for Ceara's Lima.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Ceara 0–1 Corinthians
  • • Gustavo scored the winning goal for Corinthians in the 81st minute
  • • Lima of Ceara was shown a red card in the 70th minute
  • • Corinthians had three yellow cards, with Gabriel Girotto, Manoel, and Carlos Augusto receiving cautions
  • • Ceara also had multiple yellow cards with Lima, Fabinho, and João Lucas receiving cautions

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Diogo Silva (G)
  • 22 Samuel Xavier (D)
  • 13 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 4 Eduardo Brock (D)
  • 6 João Lucas (D)
  • 8 Ricardinho (M)
  • 10 Felipe Silva (M)
  • 89 Thiago Galhardo (F)
  • 19 Fabinho (M)
  • 45 Lima (M)
  • 82 Leandro Carvalho (M)

Substitutes

  • 98 Felippe Cardoso
  • 7 Mateus Gonçalves
  • 30 Chico
  • 18 Auremir
  • 11 Fernando Sobral
  • 77 Bergson
  • 27 Wescley
  • 88 Pedro Ken
  • 21 Juninho Quixadá
  • 1 Lucas França
  • 2 Cristovam
  • 36 Tiago Alves

Corinthians

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Cássio (G)
  • 23 Fágner (D)
  • 26 Gil (D)
  • 4 Manoel (D)
  • 6 Carlos Augusto (D)
  • 11 Júnior Urso (M)
  • 5 Gabriel (M)
  • 28 Ramiro (M)
  • 22 Mateus Vital (M)
  • 17 M. Boselli (F)
  • 31 Janderson (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 Ralf
  • 25 Clayson
  • 19 Gustavo
  • 1 Caique França
  • 10 Jádson
  • 9 Vágner Love
  • 29 Madson
  • 27 Walter
  • 13 Marllon
  • 33 Igor
  • 7 J. Sornoza

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    18' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Lima
  2. Corinthians
    20' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Girotto
  3. Corinthians
    32' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Manoel
  4. Ceara
    37' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Fabinho
  5. Corinthians
    40' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Augusto
  6. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Felipe Silva · On: Felippe Cardoso
  7. Ceara
    59' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leandro Carvalho · On: Mateus Gonçalves
  8. Corinthians
    64' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Girotto · On: Ralf
  9. Ceara
    70' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Lima
  10. Ceara
    70' Ceara Card · Red Card
    Lima
  11. Corinthians
    71' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Júnior Urso · On: Clayson
  12. Corinthians
    77' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Clayson
  13. Corinthians
    78' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ramiro · On: Gustavo
  14. Ceara
    80' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Felippe Cardoso · On: Chico Kim
  15. Corinthians
    81' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Gustavo · Assist: Clayson
  16. Ceara
    83' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    João Lucas

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Corinthians
Fouls 15 14
Pass Accuracy 74% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 19
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 262 479
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 194 416
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card for Ceara's Lima in the 70th minute shifted the momentum towards Corinthians, giving them a numerical advantage
  • ▸ Gustavo's goal in the 81st minute sealed the win for Corinthians, capitalizing on their extra player