Match report

Cuiaba Defeats Fortaleza EC 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Cuiaba
Cuiaba
1–0
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Dec 6, 2021

Cuiaba secured a 1-0 victory over Fortaleza EC in a tight Serie A encounter. The decisive goal came in the 9th minute when Elton converted a penalty, putting Cuiaba ahead. Despite multiple substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards, Fortaleza could not find an equalizer. This win solidifies Cuiaba's position in the league and leaves Fortaleza EC with some work to do to stay competitive.

Key Facts

  • • Cuiaba defeated Fortaleza EC 1-0 in the Serie A match.
  • • Elton scored the only goal of the game from a penalty in the 9th minute.
  • • Paulão and Marcelo Benevenuto received yellow cards for Cuiaba and Fortaleza, respectively.
  • • Fortaleza made multiple substitutions, including V. Depietri and Bruno Melo coming on.
  • • Cuiaba also made several changes, with Jonathan Cafú and Pepê entering the game.

Lineups

Cuiaba

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Walter (G)
  • 6 Uendel (D)
  • 4 Paulão (D)
  • 50 Lucas Ramon (D)
  • 3 Alan Empereur (D)
  • 8 Pepê (M)
  • 5 Camilo (M)
  • 10 Max (F)
  • 9 Elton (F)
  • 7 Jonathan Cafú (M)
  • 11 Felipe Marques (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 Marllon
  • 22 Y. Cabrera
  • 15 Auremir
  • 21 Rafael Gava
  • 14 Anderson Conceição
  • 19 Yuri
  • 23 Guilherme Pato
  • 17 Uillian Correia
  • 16 L. Hernández
  • 20 Osman
  • 12 João Carlos
  • 18 Jenison

Fortaleza EC

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Marcelo Boeck (G)
  • 44 Titi (D)
  • 4 Jackson (D)
  • 30 Bruno Melo (M)
  • 16 Matheus Jussa (M)
  • 5 Marcelo Benevenuto (D)
  • 25 Lucas Lima (F)
  • 22 Yago Pikachu (M)
  • 14 Ronald (M)
  • 9 Wellington Paulista (F)
  • 34 V. Depietri (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 David
  • 11 Osvaldo
  • 2 Tinga
  • 7 Robson
  • 20 Romarinho
  • 29 Daniel Guedes
  • 15 Felipe
  • 96 Matheus Vargas
  • 18 Edinho
  • 77 Igor Torres
  • 12 Felipe Alves

Timeline

  1. Cuiaba
    9' Cuiaba Goal · Penalty
    Elton
  2. Cuiaba
    34' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Paulão

    Foul

  3. Fortaleza EC
    35' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo Benevenuto

    Argument

  4. Fortaleza EC
    44' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Jussa

    Foul

  5. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Depietri · On: David
  6. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Melo · On: Osvaldo
  7. Cuiaba
    58' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonathan Cafú · On: Y. Cabrera
  8. Cuiaba
    58' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pepê · On: Auremir
  9. Fortaleza EC
    65' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jackson · On: Tinga
  10. Cuiaba
    67' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Max · On: Rafael Gava
  11. Fortaleza EC
    71' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wellington Paulista · On: Robson
  12. Fortaleza EC
    77' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lucas Lima · On: Romarinho
  13. Cuiaba
    79' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lucas Ramon · On: Anderson Conceição
  14. Fortaleza EC
    90'+1 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Ronald

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Cuiaba Fortaleza EC
Fouls 22 23
Pass Accuracy 72% 83%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 1 2
Total Passes 279 488
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 200 404
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cuiaba's early penalty goal by Elton set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Fortaleza EC to respond.
  • ▸ The yellow card given to Marcelo Benevenuto in the 35th minute and another to Matheus Jussa in the 44th minute weakened Fortaleza's defense, giving Cuiaba a strategic advantage.