Match report

Fortaleza EC and Cuiaba Draw 0-0 in Serie B Match

Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
0–0
FT
Cuiaba
Cuiaba
Mar 31, 2026

Fortaleza EC held off Cuiaba in a closely contested Serie B match, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Both teams showed determination, but failed to capitalize on the few chances they created. Cuiaba’s Luisao and Vinicius Peixoto came on as early substitutes, while Fortaleza EC made multiple changes, including bringing on Ryan Gustavo and G. Fuentes.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Fortaleza EC 0–0 Cuiaba
  • • Substitutions: Luisao and Vinicius Peixoto for Cuiaba, Ryan Gustavo and G. Fuentes for Fortaleza EC
  • • Yellow Cards: Lucas Emanoel (Fortaleza EC), David Miguel and Hernades (Cuiaba)
  • • Competition: Serie B
  • • Date: 2026-03-31

Lineups

Fortaleza EC

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 12 Brenno (G)
  • 2 E. Britez (D)
  • 8 Ronald (D)
  • 3 Lucas Gazal (D)
  • 13 Mauricio Junior (M)
  • 37 Ryan (M)
  • 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
  • 18 G. Fuentes (M)
  • 38 Lucca Prior (F)
  • 32 Luiz Fernando (F)
  • 7 T. Pochettino (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Vinicius Silvestre
  • 10 Lucas Crispim
  • 4 Luan Freitas
  • 29 Rodrigo
  • 75 Rodriguinho
  • 28 Paulinho
  • 31 Welliton
  • 77 Paulo Baya
  • 9 J. B. Miritello
  • 11 Vitinho
  • 19 Lucas Emanoel
  • 33 Kaua Rocha

Cuiaba

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Marcelo Carne (G)
  • 91 Luis Soares (D)
  • 5 Calebe Costa (D)
  • 6 Marlon (D)
  • 37 Raylan (M)
  • 30 Raul (M)
  • 97 Luiz Otavio
  • 36 Lorenzo (M)
  • 88 David Miguel (F)
  • 27 Rodrigo Rodrigues (F)
  • 29 Vinicius Peixoto (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Joao Carlos
  • 13 Joao Basso
  • 53 Weverson
  • 26 Joao Vitor
  • 2 Nino Paraiba
  • 19 Mateus Santos
  • 10 Hernades
  • 14 Eric Melo
  • 49 Joao Araujo
  • 41 Kauan Cristtyan

Timeline

  1. Cuiaba
    46' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luisao · On: Joao Basso
  2. Cuiaba
    46' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vinicius Peixoto · On: Kauan
  3. Fortaleza EC
    58' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ryan Gustavo · On: Rodriguinho
  4. Fortaleza EC
    59' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Fuentes · On: Lucas Crispim
  5. Fortaleza EC
    61' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucca Prior · On: Lucas Emanoel
  6. Cuiaba
    67' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luiz Otavio · On: Weverson
  7. Fortaleza EC
    73' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Pochettino · On: J. B. Miritello
  8. Fortaleza EC
    76' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Emanoel

    Argument

  9. Fortaleza EC
    78' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mauricio Junior · On: Rodrigo
  10. Cuiaba
    79' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rodrigo Rodrigues · On: Hernades
  11. Cuiaba
    81' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    David Miguel

    Foul

  12. Cuiaba
    86' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Hernades

    Foul

  13. Cuiaba
    86' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lorenzo · On: Eric

Match Stats

Stat Fortaleza EC Cuiaba
Fouls 19 18
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 510 368
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 2 0
xG 0.45 0.06
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 435 289
Shots Inside Box 7 1
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cuiaba's early substitutions of Luisao and Vinicius Peixoto in the 46th minute aimed to strengthen their attack but did not lead to goal-scoring opportunities.
  • ▸ Fortaleza EC's multiple substitutions, including Ryan Gustavo and G. Fuentes, were attempts to break through Cuiaba's defense, but the game remained goalless.