Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Ceara 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Palmeiras
Palmeiras
1–0
FT
Ceara
Ceara
Dec 10, 2021

Palmeiras secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ceara in a tense Serie A match. The game's key moment came in the 42nd minute when Kevin scored the only goal of the game, assisted by Vitor Hugo. Despite the early lead, Palmeiras maintained their defensive structure to hold off Ceara's attempts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Palmeiras defeated Ceara 1-0 in the Brazilian Serie A
  • • Kevin scored the only goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by Vitor Hugo
  • • Vitor Hugo received a yellow card in the 55th minute for a foul
  • • Palmeiras made multiple substitutions throughout the match, with Jhon Jhon, Gabriel Silva, and Lucas Sena coming on as substitutes
  • • Ceara made several substitutions in the second half, but could not find an equalizer

Lineups

Palmeiras

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Vinicius Silvestre (G)
  • 32 Gustavo García (M)
  • 46 Vanderlan (M)
  • 56 Lucas Freitas (D)
  • 66 Michel (D)
  • 38 Matheus Fernandes (M)
  • 35 Fabinho (M)
  • 33 Kaiky Naves (D)
  • 36 Kevin (F)
  • 57 Vitor Hugo (F)
  • 41 Giovani (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 Jhow
  • 49 Gabriel Silva
  • 45 Pedro Bicalho
  • 37 Lucas Sena
  • 58 Yago
  • 72 Kaique
  • 51 Mateus Oliveira

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 João Ricardo (G)
  • 3 Messias (D)
  • 44 Klaus (D)
  • 2 Igor (D)
  • 29 Vina (M)
  • 19 Fabinho (M)
  • 8 Fernando Sobral (M)
  • 45 Lima (M)
  • 70 Kelvyn (D)
  • 10 S. Mendoza (M)
  • 11 Y. González (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Marlon
  • 37 Rick
  • 16 Jorginho
  • 89 Cleber
  • 21 Geovane
  • 15 Gabriel Lacerda
  • 20 Willian
  • 5 Willian Oliveira
  • 7 Airton
  • 91 Richard
  • 40 Vitor Jacaré
  • 90 Gabriel Negueba

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    42' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Kevin · Assist: Vitor Hugo
  2. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabinho · On: Marlon
  3. Palmeiras
    55' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Vitor Hugo

    Foul

  4. Palmeiras
    56' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kevin · On: Jhon Jhon
  5. Palmeiras
    67' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Giovani · On: Gabriel Silva
  6. Palmeiras
    68' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Fernandes · On: Pedro Bicalho
  7. Ceara
    70' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mendoza · On: Rick
  8. Palmeiras
    76' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Silva

    Foul

  9. Ceara
    77' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor · On: Jorginho
  10. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lima · On: Cléber
  11. Palmeiras
    90'+4 Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vanderlan · On: Lucas Sena
  12. Palmeiras
    90'+4 Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Vitor Hugo · On: Yago Santos

Match Stats

Stat Palmeiras Ceara
Fouls 18 4
Pass Accuracy 69% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 30
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 288 608
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 7 13
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 200 517
Shots Inside Box 9 20
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kevin's goal in the 42nd minute gave Palmeiras the lead and shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Palmeiras' defensive strategy and substitutions, particularly bringing on Jhon Jhon and Lucas Sena, helped maintain the lead against Ceara's persistent attacks