Match report

Fortaleza EC Defeats Santos 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Santos
Santos
1–2
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Dec 7, 2023

In an intense match of the Brazilian Serie A, Fortaleza EC emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Santos. Marinho and J. Lucero scored for Fortaleza, while Messias found the back of the net for Santos. Despite numerous substitutions by both teams, it was Fortaleza's resilience that ultimately secured them three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Santos 1–2 Fortaleza EC
  • • Marinho (39') and J. Lucero (90'+6) scored for Fortaleza EC
  • • Messias (58') netted the lone goal for Santos
  • • Yago Pikachu, Dodô, T. Pochettino, Ze Welison, Gabriel Inocência received yellow cards

Lineups

Santos

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 34 João Paulo (G)
  • 2 João Basso (D)
  • 24 Messias (D)
  • 16 Dodô (D)
  • 12 Gabriel Inocêncio
  • 25 T. Rincón (M)
  • 8 Jean Lucas (M)
  • 30 Lucas Braga (M)
  • 10 Y. Soteldo (F)
  • 11 J. Furch (F)
  • 9 Marcos Leonardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Lucas Lima
  • 7 Nonato
  • 32 Jair
  • 17 M. Silvera
  • 43 Weslley Patati
  • 19 Dodi
  • 88 Bruno Mezenga
  • 13 João Lucas
  • 52 Diógenes
  • 22 A. Morelos
  • 47 M. Terceros
  • 20 S. Mendoza

Fortaleza EC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 João Ricardo (G)
  • 2 Tinga (D)
  • 5 Marcelo Benevenuto (D)
  • 4 Titi (D)
  • 6 Bruno Pacheco (D)
  • 7 T. Pochettino (M)
  • 17 José Welison (M)
  • 12 Marinho (M)
  • 27 Calebe (M)
  • 29 Guilherme (M)
  • 9 J. Lucero (F)

Substitutes

  • 88 Lucas Sasha
  • 21 Pedro Augusto
  • 22 Yago Pikachu
  • 39 I. Machuca
  • 10 Lucas Crispim
  • 18 S. Romero
  • 8 Caio Alexandre
  • 32 Pedro Rocha
  • 33 G. Escobar
  • 20 Dudu
  • 30 Mauricio Kozlinski
  • 19 E. Brítez

Timeline

  1. Fortaleza EC
    ?' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Yago Pikachu

    Argument

  2. Santos
    3' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Dodô

    Foul

  3. Fortaleza EC
    26' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pochettino

    Foul

  4. Fortaleza EC
    35' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Ze Welison

    Foul

  5. Fortaleza EC
    39' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Marinho · Assist: T. Pochettino
  6. Santos
    42' Santos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dodô · On: Lucas Lima
  7. Santos
    42' Santos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Rincón · On: Nonato
  8. Santos
    52' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Inocêncio

    Foul

  9. Santos
    58' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    Messias · Assist: Lucas Lima
  10. Santos
    61' Santos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joao Basso · On: Jair
  11. Fortaleza EC
    68' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pochettino · On: Lucas Sasha
  12. Fortaleza EC
    68' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marinho · On: Pedro Augusto
  13. Santos
    73' Santos subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jean Lucas · On: M. Silvera
  14. Santos
    73' Santos subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Furch · On: Weslley Patati
  15. Fortaleza EC
    78' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calebe · On: Yago Pikachu
  16. Fortaleza EC
    83' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Guilherme Augusto · On: I. Machuca
  17. Fortaleza EC
    83' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ze Welison · On: Lucas Crispim
  18. Fortaleza EC
    90'+6 Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lucero · Assist: Lucas Sasha

Match Stats

Stat Santos Fortaleza EC
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 71%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 351 296
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 1.13 1.08
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 274 209
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marinho's early goal (39') gave Fortaleza EC the lead and a psychological edge over Santos.
  • ▸ J. Lucero's late goal in injury time (90'+6) secured the victory for Fortaleza, overcoming Messias' equalizer at 58'.