Match report

Ceara Defeats Fluminense 2-0 in Serie A Clash

Ceara
Ceara
2–0
FT
Fluminense
Fluminense
Nov 2, 2025

In a closely contested match of the Serie A, Ceara managed to secure a vital 2-0 win against Fluminense. Despite early setbacks and significant changes on both sides, Ceara's resilient performance was highlighted by key goals from A. Galeano and Pedro Raul.

Key Facts

  • • Ceara defeated Fluminense 2-0 in Serie A.
  • • A. Galeano scored the first goal for Ceara at minute 38.
  • • Pedro Raul found the back of the net for Ceara at minute 72, assisted by Vina.
  • • Fluminense's Ignácio was sent off with a red card at minute 59.

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)
  • 88 Fernando Sobral (M)
  • 25 Vinicius Zanocelo (M)
  • 27 A. Galeano (M)
  • 29 Vina (M)
  • 7 Pedro Henrique (M)
  • 9 Pedro Raul (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 R. Ramos
  • 3 Marllon
  • 10 Lucas Mugni
  • 11 Aylon
  • 17 Paulo Baya
  • 20 Diego
  • 26 Richardson
  • 30 Nicolas
  • 33 Eder
  • 77 Fernandinho
  • 97 Lourenco
  • 1 Richard

Fluminense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Fabio (G)
  • 23 Guga (D)
  • 4 Ignacio (D)
  • 22 J. Freytes (D)
  • 6 Rene (D)
  • 35 Hercules (M)
  • 8 Martinelli (M)
  • 90 K. Serna (M)
  • 45 Lima (M)
  • 17 A. Canobbio (M)
  • 99 John Kennedy (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 Vitor Eudes
  • 2 Samuel Xavier
  • 7 Y. Soteldo
  • 9 Everaldo
  • 11 Keno
  • 12 G. Fuentes
  • 16 Nonato
  • 18 R. Lezcano
  • 21 Igor Rabello
  • 29 Thiago Santos
  • 30 S. Moreno
  • 94 Otavio

Timeline

  1. Fluminense
    26' Fluminense Var · Penalty cancelled
    John Kennedy
  2. Ceara
    38' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Galeano
  3. Ceara
    45'+3 Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Vinicius Zanocelo

    Foul

  4. Fluminense
    46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Serna · On: Keno
  5. Fluminense
    46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Renê · On: G. Fuentes
  6. Fluminense
    46' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Hércules · On: Nonato
  7. Ceara
    56' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro Henrique · On: Fernandinho
  8. Fluminense
    59' Fluminense Card · Red Card
    Ignácio

    Professional foul last man

  9. Ceara
    72' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro Raul · Assist: Vina
  10. Ceara
    73' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Raul
  11. Fluminense
    74' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: John Kennedy · On: Everaldo
  12. Fluminense
    77' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lima · On: Thiago Santos
  13. Ceara
    80' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vina · On: L. Mugni
  14. Ceara
    80' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vinicius Zanocelo · On: Lourenco
  15. Ceara
    84' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marcos Victor · On: Marllon
  16. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Galeano · On: Paulo Baya
  17. Ceara
    86' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Marllon

    Foul

  18. Ceara
    90'+2 Ceara Var · Goal cancelled
    Pedro Raul

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Fluminense
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 361 462
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.12 0.29
Shots off Target 5 0
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 312 409
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Galeano's goal at the 38th minute broke the deadlock and gave Ceara the lead.
  • ▸ Fluminense's Ignácio was sent off with a red card in the 59th minute, drastically changing the momentum of the game.