Match report

Corinthians Secures Narrow Victory Over Ceara in Serie A

Ceara
Ceara
0–1
FT
Corinthians
Corinthians
Jul 16, 2025

Corinthians managed to secure a crucial victory against Ceara in their Brazilian Serie A clash, winning 1-0. Despite facing a tough challenge from Ceara, Corinthians' persistence paid off with Talles Magno scoring the only goal of the match in the 71st minute.

Key Facts

  • • Ceara vs Corinthians: Final Score - 0-1 (Corinthians)
  • • Goal by Talles Magno at Minute 71 for Corinthians
  • • Fernando Sobral and L. Mugni of Ceara received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Matheuzinho from Corinthians was also shown a yellow card
  • • Corinthians made several substitutions, including Charles replacing Talles Magno

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)
  • 88 Fernando Sobral (M)
  • 20 Diego (M)
  • 27 A. Galeano (M)
  • 10 Lucas Mugni (M)
  • 77 Fernandinho (M)
  • 11 Aylon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Richard
  • 2 R. Ramos
  • 8 Matheus Araujo
  • 19 Romulo
  • 26 Richardson
  • 29 Bruno Tubarao
  • 30 Nicolas
  • 31 Lucas Lima
  • 33 Eder
  • 44 Marcos Victor
  • 80 Guilherme Luiz
  • 97 Lourenco

Corinthians

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Hugo Souza (G)
  • 2 Matheuzinho (D)
  • 5 Andre Ramalho (D)
  • 25 Caca (D)
  • 21 Matheus Bidu (D)
  • 27 Breno Bidon (M)
  • 14 Raniele (M)
  • 70 J. Martinez (M)
  • 8 R. Garro (M)
  • 43 Talles Magno (F)
  • 56 Gui Negao (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Felipe Longo
  • 3 F. Torres
  • 7 Maycon
  • 19 A. Carrillo
  • 22 H. Hernandez
  • 26 F. Angileri
  • 31 Kayke
  • 33 Leo Mana
  • 35 Charles Rigon
  • 47 Joao Pedro
  • 57 Kaue Junior
  • 61 Dieguinho

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    32' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando Sobral

    Foul

  2. Ceara
    40' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mugni

    Foul

  3. Corinthians
    45'+1 Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Matheuzinho

    Foul

  4. Corinthians
    59' Corinthians Card · Yellow Card
    Gui Negao

    Foul

  5. Ceara
    62' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mugni · On: Lourenco
  6. Corinthians
    65' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Breno Bidon · On: André Carrillo
  7. Corinthians
    66' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2
    Off: José Martínez · On: Maycon
  8. Ceara
    70' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fernandinho · On: Bruno Tubarão
  9. Ceara
    71' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aylon · On: Guilherme Luiz
  10. Corinthians
    71' Corinthians Goal · Normal Goal
    Talles Magno
  11. Ceara
    80' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fernando Sobral · On: Matheus Araújo
  12. Ceara
    80' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Galeano · On: Rômulo
  13. Corinthians
    80' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Talles Magno · On: Charles
  14. Corinthians
    83' Corinthians subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Garro · On: Fabrizio Angileri
  15. Corinthians
    83' Corinthians subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: João Pedro

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Corinthians
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 352 448
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.73 0.90
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 283 365
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn in the 71st minute when Talles Magno scored the game-winning goal for Corinthians, breaking Ceara's defensive line.
  • ▸ Ceara struggled after receiving two yellow cards early on to Fernando Sobral and L. Mugni, which disrupted their momentum.