Match report

Ceara Defeats Botafogo 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Ceara
Ceara
2–1
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Feb 26, 2021

Ceara held off a late Botafogo push to secure a 2-1 victory in the Serie A fixture, with Pedro Naressi and Saulo Mineiro finding the back of the net for the hosts. Matheus Babi scored a penalty for Botafogo, but it wasn't enough as Ceara, despite a red card to Klaus, held on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Pedro Naressi opened the scoring for Ceara in the 17th minute
  • • Matheus Babi equalized for Botafogo with a penalty in the 57th minute
  • • Saulo Mineiro scored the winning goal for Ceara in injury time
  • • Klaus received a red card for Ceara in the 81st minute
  • • Ceara made multiple substitutions to manage their lead and deal with the numerical disadvantage

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 91 Richard (G)
  • 86 Eduardo (D)
  • 44 Klaus (D)
  • 15 Gabriel Lacerda (D)
  • 29 Vina (F)
  • 45 Lima (M)
  • 31 Pedro Naressi (M)
  • 35 Charles (M)
  • 70 Kelvyn (D)
  • 26 Leonardo Chú (M)
  • 11 Felipe Vizeu (M)

Substitutes

  • 73 Saulo Mineiro
  • 39 Wescley
  • 37 Rick
  • 5 Willian Oliveira
  • 43 Alan
  • 1 Fernando Prass
  • 20 Geovane
  • 14 Alyson
  • 18 David
  • 27 Buiu
  • 99 Wesley
  • 40 Vitor Jacaré

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 Diego (G)
  • 2 Kevin (D)
  • 14 Marcelo Benevenuto (D)
  • 25 Warley (M)
  • 31 Hugo (D)
  • 30 David Sousa (D)
  • 23 Luiz Otavio (M)
  • 49 Kayque (M)
  • 36 Ênio (M)
  • 11 Matheus Babi (F)
  • 34 Cesinha (M)

Substitutes

  • 39 Matheus Nascimento
  • 35 Wendel Lessa
  • 18 Rafael Navarro
  • 27 Davi Araújo
  • 20 A. Lecaros
  • 40 Saulo
  • 42 Andrew
  • 16 Cascardo
  • 38 F. Barrandeguy

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    17' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro Naressi
  2. Ceara
    43' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Lacerda
  3. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cesinha · On: Matheus Nascimento
  4. Ceara
    56' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Klaus
  5. Botafogo
    57' Botafogo Goal · Penalty
    Matheus Babi
  6. Ceara
    60' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leo Chú · On: Saulo Mineiro
  7. Ceara
    60' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Felipe Vizeu · On: Wescley
  8. Ceara
    64' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Naressi
  9. Ceara
    75' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lima · On: Rick
  10. Botafogo
    76' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kayque · On: Wendel Lessa
  11. Botafogo
    76' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Babi · On: Rafael Navarro
  12. Ceara
    81' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Klaus
  13. Ceara
    81' Ceara Card · Red Card
    Klaus
  14. Botafogo
    83' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Warley · On: Davi Araújo
  15. Ceara
    84' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pedro Naressi · On: Willian Oliveira
  16. Ceara
    84' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Vina · On: Alan
  17. Botafogo
    90'+1 Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luiz Otavio · On: A. Lecaros
  18. Ceara
    90'+4 Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Saulo Mineiro

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Botafogo
Fouls 7 4
Pass Accuracy 87% 91%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 17
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 470 503
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 408 456
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ceara's early goal by Pedro Naressi set the tone and gave them a crucial lead
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes by Ceara, including Saulo Mineiro, helped them maintain control and secure the victory
  • ▸ Klaus's red card in the 81st minute tested Ceara's resilience but they managed to hold off Botafogo's efforts to equalize