Match report

Ceara Defeats ABC 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Ceara
Ceara
1–0
FT
ABC
ABC
Aug 6, 2023

Ceara emerged victorious against ABC in their Serie B encounter with a single goal from Saulo Mineiro in the fifth minute. Despite multiple chances and several substitutions, the match remained tight throughout. Ceara's early lead held firm as they successfully defended against ABC’s attempts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Saulo Mineiro scored the only goal in the 5th minute assisted by Bissoli.
  • • André Luiz of Ceara received a yellow card for argument in the opening moments.
  • • Nathan Melo (ABC) and Willian Maranhão (Ceara) were also shown yellow cards early on.
  • • Late in the game, Paulo Victor of Ceara was cautioned with another yellow card.

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 94 Bruno Ferreira (G)
  • 5 Caíque (D)
  • 12 Sidnei (D)
  • 4 David Ricardo (D)
  • 21 Paulo Victor (D)
  • 35 Breno (M)
  • 14 Chay (M)
  • 95 Willian Maranhão (M)
  • 11 Erick (F)
  • 79 Bissoli (F)
  • 73 Saulo Mineiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Nicolas
  • 7 Zé Ricardo
  • 10 Jean Carlos
  • 16 Erick Pulga
  • 6 Richardson
  • 89 Cléber
  • 19 Pedro Lucas
  • 17 Warley
  • 98 Léo Santos
  • 67 André Luiz
  • 3 Tiago Pagnussat
  • 22 Willian Formiga

ABC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Michael (G)
  • 17 Alex Silva (D)
  • 33 Genílson (D)
  • 15 Fabrício (D)
  • 16 Romário (D)
  • 18 Fábio Lima (M)
  • 22 Jean Martim (M)
  • 99 Nathan Melo (M)
  • 97 Evandro (M)
  • 7 Matheus Anjos (F)
  • 9 Paulo Sérgio (F)

Substitutes

  • 75 Maycon Douglas
  • 28 Wallace
  • 55 R. Bressan
  • 20 Ramon
  • 27 Geovane
  • 31 Welliton
  • 26 Jhonnathan
  • 30 Anderson
  • 90 Matheus Refundini
  • 4 Habraão

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    ?' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    André Luiz

    Argument

  2. Ceara
    5' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Saulo Mineiro · Assist: Bissoli
  3. ABC
    15' ABC Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan Melo

    Foul

  4. Ceara
    19' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Willian Maranhão

    Foul

  5. Ceara
    45'+4 Ceara Var · Goal cancelled
    Saulo Mineiro
  6. ABC
    46' ABC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matheus Anjos · On: Maycon Douglas
  7. ABC
    46' ABC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jean Martim · On: Wallace
  8. ABC
    46' ABC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paulo Sérgio · On: R. Bressan
  9. ABC
    46' ABC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nathan Melo · On: Ramon
  10. Ceara
    49' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Chay

    Foul

  11. Ceara
    56' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bissoli · On: Nicolas
  12. Ceara
    57' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian Maranhão · On: Zé Ricardo
  13. Ceara
    68' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chay · On: Jean Carlos
  14. Ceara
    68' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Saulo Mineiro · On: Erick Pulga
  15. ABC
    73' ABC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Genilson · On: Geovane
  16. Ceara
    76' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Paulo Victor

    Foul

  17. Ceara
    83' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Breno · On: Richardson

Match Stats

Stat Ceara ABC
Fouls 17 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 8
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 447 438
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 371 353
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 10 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Saulo Mineiro’s goal in the 5th minute set the tone for a controlled performance by Ceara.
  • ▸ The cancellation of a potential second goal from Saulo Mineiro via VAR at half-time maintained the tension and momentum.