Match report

Botafogo Defeats Ceara 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Ceara
Ceara
0–2
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Oct 19, 2025

Botafogo stunned Ceara with a convincing 2-0 win in their Serie A encounter, showcasing superior teamwork and tactical execution. The victory was sealed by Chris Ramos and Jeffinho's goals which broke Ceara’s resistance.

Key Facts

  • • Chris Ramos scored the first goal for Botafogo at 39 minutes.
  • • Jeffinho netted the second goal for Botafogo in the 78th minute.
  • • Botafogo saw Marcal and David Ricardo receive yellow cards during the game.
  • • Ceara made multiple substitutions but could not turn the tide, including Fabiano Silva, L. Mugni, and Fernandinho entering the match.

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Bruno Ferreira (G)
  • 70 Fabiano (D)
  • 3 Marllon (D)
  • 23 Willian Machado (D)
  • 79 Matheus Bahia (D)
  • 97 Lourenco (M)
  • 25 Vinicius Zanocelo (M)
  • 27 A. Galeano (M)
  • 10 Lucas Mugni (M)
  • 77 Fernandinho (M)
  • 9 Pedro Raul (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Richard
  • 2 R. Ramos
  • 7 Pedro Henrique
  • 11 Aylon
  • 15 Gabriel Lacerda
  • 17 Paulo Baya
  • 26 Richardson
  • 29 Vina
  • 30 Nicolas
  • 33 Eder
  • 88 Fernando Sobral
  • 99 Lucca

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Leo Linck (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 21 Marcal (D)
  • 57 David Ricardo (D)
  • 6 Cuiabano (D)
  • 28 Newton (M)
  • 25 Allan (M)
  • 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
  • 30 J. Correa (M)
  • 11 Matheus Martins (M)
  • 9 C. Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Raul Steffens
  • 40 C. Loor
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 7 Artur
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia
  • 37 K. Barria
  • 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
  • 47 Jeffinho
  • 58 Caua Zappelini
  • 64 Marquinhos

Timeline

  1. Botafogo
    14' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matheus Martins · On: Jeffinho
  2. Botafogo
    39' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Chris Ramos · Assist: S. Rodríguez
  3. Botafogo
    45'+2 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Cuiabano

    Foul

  4. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabiano Silva · On: R. Ramos
  5. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mugni · On: Vina
  6. Ceara
    59' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fernandinho · On: Pedro Henrique
  7. Botafogo
    66' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Correa · On: Artur
  8. Ceara
    70' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Lourenco

    Foul

  9. Ceara
    71' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lourenco · On: Fernando Sobral
  10. Botafogo
    76' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Marcal

    Time wasting

  11. Botafogo
    78' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Jeffinho
  12. Ceara
    81' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Galeano · On: Paulo Baya
  13. Botafogo
    87' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    David Ricardo

    Foul

  14. Botafogo
    89' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chris Ramos · On: G. Mastriani
  15. Ceara
    90'+4 Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Henrique

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Botafogo
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 10
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 392 392
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.93 1.36
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 333 330
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 12 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Botafogo's early goal by Chris Ramos in the 39th minute set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Jeffinho’s second goal in the 78th minute ensured Botafogo would not relinquish control, despite Ceara's efforts.