Match report

Ceara Draws 1-1 with Cruzeiro in Serie A Clash

Ceara
Ceara
1–1
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Nov 30, 2025

Ceara managed to hold off a spirited comeback from Cruzeiro, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home. Vinicius Zanocelo's strike gave Ceara the lead before Willian Machado’s own goal leveled the match for Cruzeiro. Both sides showed resilience and determination throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Ceara 1–1 Cruzeiro
  • • Vinicius Zanocelo scored in the 56th minute for Ceara
  • • Willian Machado scored an own goal for Cruzeiro at 71 minutes, equalizing the match
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including key players like L. Sinisterra and Lucas Silva
  • • Cruzeiro had four yellow cards, with Walace and Gabriel missing their next matches

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Bruno Ferreira (G)
  • 70 Fabiano (D)
  • 44 Marcos Victor (D)
  • 23 Willian Machado (D)
  • 79 Matheus Bahia (D)
  • 25 Vinicius Zanocelo (M)
  • 20 Diego (M)
  • 27 A. Galeano (M)
  • 10 Lucas Mugni (M)
  • 77 Fernandinho (M)
  • 9 Pedro Raul (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Richard
  • 2 R. Ramos
  • 3 Marllon
  • 11 Aylon
  • 17 Paulo Baya
  • 26 Richardson
  • 29 Vina
  • 30 Nicolas
  • 33 Eder
  • 88 Fernando Sobral
  • 97 Lourenco
  • 99 Lucca

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cassio (G)
  • 12 William Furtado (D)
  • 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 25 L. Villalba (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 5 Walace (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 99 K. Arroyo (M)
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 Leo Aragao
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 23 Fagner
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus
  • 36 Kaua Prates
  • 8 Matheus Henrique
  • 20 Ryan Guilherme
  • 21 Eduardo
  • 77 Japa
  • 11 Y. Bolasie
  • 17 L. Sinisterra
  • 57 R. Lelis

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    35' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Walace

    Tripping

  2. Cruzeiro
    42' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Arroyo · On: L. Sinisterra
  3. Cruzeiro
    45'+2 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Silva
  4. Ceara
    56' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Zanocelo · Assist: L. Mugni
  5. Ceara
    65' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fernandinho · On: Paulo Baya
  6. Cruzeiro
    69' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Pereira

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  7. Cruzeiro
    71' Cruzeiro Goal · Own Goal
    Willian Machado
  8. Cruzeiro
    73' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel

    misses next match

  9. Ceara
    73' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mugni · On: Vina
  10. Ceara
    80' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Willian Machado
  11. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: Carlos Eduardo
  12. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Christian · On: Japa
  13. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel · On: Y. Bolasie
  14. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro Raul · On: Aylon
  15. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vinicius Zanocelo · On: Richardson
  16. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dieguinho · On: Fernando Sobral
  17. Cruzeiro
    89' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Walace · On: Matheus Henrique

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Cruzeiro
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 253 440
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.74 0.84
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 193 383
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vinicius Zanocelo's goal in the 56th minute put Ceara ahead, but Cruzeiro responded quickly through Willian Machado’s own goal just five minutes later
  • ▸ The match saw several key substitutions that shifted momentum, including the introduction of Carlos Eduardo and Y. Bolasie for Cruzeiro