Match report

Gremio and Ceara Draw 0-0 in Serie A Clash

Gremio
Gremio
0–0
FT
Ceara
Ceara
Aug 24, 2025

Gremio and Ceara played to a goalless stalemate on Saturday, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. Gremio's Alex Santana and Walter Kannemann received yellow cards in the second half, while Ceara's Willian Machado and Rafael Ramos were also cautioned.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Gremio 0-0 Ceara
  • • Willian Machado (Ceara) received a yellow card in the 8th minute for a foul.
  • • Gremio made three substitutions at half-time, bringing on Wagner Leonardo and R. Freitas dos Santos.
  • • Alex Santana (Gremio) was shown a yellow card in the 71st minute.
  • • Walter Kannemann (Gremio) received his caution in the 75th minute.

Lineups

Gremio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Tiago Volpi (G)
  • 14 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 13 Fabian Balbuena (D)
  • 4 Walter Kannemann (D)
  • 23 Marlon (D)
  • 8 Edenilson (M)
  • 6 G. Cuellar (M)
  • 80 Alex Santana (M)
  • 47 Alysson (F)
  • 22 M. Braithwaite (F)
  • 99 C. Olivera (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Thiago Beltrame
  • 21 Jemerson
  • 3 Wagner Leonardo
  • 25 Lucas Esteves
  • 35 Ronald
  • 65 R. Freitas dos Santos
  • 10 F. Cristaldo
  • 16 A. Aravena
  • 9 F. Amuzu
  • 40 Jardiel
  • 77 Andre Henrique
  • 19 E. Noriega

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Bruno Ferreira (G)
  • 70 Fabiano (D)
  • 3 Marllon (D)
  • 23 Willian Machado (D)
  • 2 R. Ramos
  • 26 Richardson (M)
  • 20 Diego (M)
  • 27 A. Galeano (M)
  • 97 Lourenco (M)
  • 11 Aylon (M)
  • 9 Pedro Raul (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Richard
  • 7 Pedro Henrique
  • 8 Matheus Araujo
  • 10 Lucas Mugni
  • 17 Paulo Baya
  • 25 Vinicius Zanocelo
  • 30 Nicolas
  • 31 Lucas Lima
  • 33 Eder
  • 44 Marcos Victor
  • 75 Rodriguinho

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    8' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Willian Machado

    Foul

  2. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Balbuena · On: Wagner Leonardo
  3. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Edenilson · On: R. Freitas dos Santos
  4. Ceara
    65' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Richardson · On: L. Mugni
  5. Ceara
    65' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aylon · On: Paulo Baya
  6. Gremio
    71' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Santana

    Foul

  7. Gremio
    74' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: A. Aravena
  8. Gremio
    75' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Walter Kannemann

    Foul

  9. Gremio
    75' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Olivera · On: Andre Henrique
  10. Ceara
    82' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Ramos

    Foul

  11. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro Raul · On: Pedro Henrique
  12. Ceara
    85' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lourenco · On: Lucas Lima
  13. Gremio
    89' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Braithwaite · On: Jardiel
  14. Ceara
    90'+2 Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Galeano · On: Rodriguinho

Match Stats

Stat Gremio Ceara
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 72%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 504 319
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.86 1.74
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 419 229
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Willian Machado (Ceara) in the 8th minute affected Ceara's attacking rhythm.
  • ▸ Gremio’s substitutions at half-time brought fresh legs but failed to capitalize on any momentum shifts.