Match report
Palmeiras Defeats Ceara 1-0 in Serie A Clash
Palmeiras
1–0
FT
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
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42' Palmeiras Goal · Normal GoalKevin · Assist: Vitor Hugo -
46' Ceara subst · Substitution 1Off: Fabinho · On: Marlon -
55' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardVitor HugoFoul
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56' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: Kevin · On: Jhon Jhon -
67' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Giovani · On: Gabriel Silva -
68' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3Off: Matheus Fernandes · On: Pedro Bicalho -
70' Ceara subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Mendoza · On: Rick -
76' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardGabriel SilvaFoul
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77' Ceara subst · Substitution 3Off: Igor · On: Jorginho -
85' Ceara subst · Substitution 4Off: Lima · On: Cléber -
90'+4 Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: Vanderlan · On: Lucas Sena -
90'+4 Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5Off: 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