Match report

Ceara Defeats Mirassol 2-0 in Serie B

Ceara
Ceara
2–0
FT
Mirassol
Mirassol
Nov 12, 2023

Ceara demonstrated impressive offensive play and solid defense to secure a 2-0 win against Mirassol on Sunday. The victory was marked by early discipline issues as Ceara saw three yellow cards in the first half, but their resilience paid off with goals from Erick Pulga and Bissoli.

Key Facts

  • Ceara secured a 2-0 win over Mirassol.
  • Erick Pulga scored the opening goal in the 46th minute, assisted by Warley.
  • Bissoli added to Ceara's lead with a penalty kick in the 70th minute.
  • Mirassol had three substitutions and saw Rodrigo receive a red card for fouling in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 94 Bruno Ferreira (G)
  • 17 Warley (D)
  • 13 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 4 David Ricardo (D)
  • 21 Paulo Victor (D)
  • 98 Léo Santos (M)
  • 10 Jean Carlos (M)
  • 19 Pedro Lucas (M)
  • 77 Janderson (F)
  • 79 Bissoli (F)
  • 16 Erick Pulga (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Pedrinho
  • 7 Zé Ricardo
  • 9 Nicolas
  • 73 Saulo Mineiro
  • 6 Richardson
  • 90 Ezequiel
  • 96 Yago Lincoln
  • 22 Willian Formiga
  • 80 Léo Rafael
  • 67 André Luiz
  • 2 Lucas Ribeiro
  • 23 Danilo Barcelos

Mirassol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alex Muralha (G)
  • 2 Lucas Ramon (D)
  • 3 Rodrigo Sam (D)
  • 4 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 6 Guilherme Biro (D)
  • 8 Danielzinho (M)
  • 5 Neto Moura (M)
  • 11 Chico (M)
  • 10 Gabriel (M)
  • 7 Fernandinho (M)
  • 9 Zé Roberto (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Julimar
  • 20 Camilo
  • 15 Yuri
  • 19 Cristian
  • 13 Heitor
  • 14 Thalisson Kelven
  • 16 Leandro Vilela
  • 17 Kauan
  • 12 César

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    13' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    David Ricardo

    Foul

  2. Ceara
    19' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Paulo Victor

    Argument

  3. Ceara
    26' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Leo Santos

    Foul

  4. Mirassol
    30' Mirassol Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel

    Foul

  5. Ceara
    46' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Erick Pulga · Assist: Warley
  6. Mirassol
    52' Mirassol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel · On: Julimar
  7. Mirassol
    62' Mirassol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Chico Kim · On: Camilo
  8. Mirassol
    62' Mirassol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Neto Moura · On: Yuri
  9. Ceara
    70' Ceara Goal · Penalty
    Bissoli
  10. Ceara
    76' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Janderson · On: Pedrinho
  11. Ceara
    76' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro Lucas · On: Zé Ricardo
  12. Mirassol
    76' Mirassol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Zé Roberto · On: Cristian Renato
  13. Mirassol
    76' Mirassol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lucas Ramon · On: Heitor
  14. Ceara
    84' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bissoli · On: Nicolas
  15. Ceara
    84' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Erick Pulga · On: Saulo Mineiro
  16. Ceara
    86' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Leo Santos · On: Richardson
  17. Mirassol
    90'+4 Mirassol Card · Red Card
    Rodrigo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Mirassol
Fouls 25 23
Pass Accuracy 72% 77%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 302 365
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 3
xG
Shots off Target 5 10
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 218 281
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 13

Key Match Notes

  • Erick Pulga's goal in the second half gave Ceara momentum, breaking Mirassol's defensive line.
  • Mirassol's red card to Rodrigo in stoppage time left them with ten players and unable to mount a comeback.