Match report

Ponte Preta 1-1 Ceara: Key Moments in Serie B Clash

Ponte Preta
Ponte Preta
1–1
FT
Ceara
Ceara
Apr 2, 2026

In a tightly contested Serie B clash, Ponte Preta and Ceara shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw. Luis Phelipe put Ponte Preta ahead in the 53rd minute, but Ceara's Sanchez equalized in the 81st minute, securing a point for his side.

Key Facts

  • • Luis Phelipe scored the opening goal for Ponte Preta in the 53rd minute.
  • • Sanchez equalized for Ceara in the 81st minute.
  • • Ceara's Lucas Lima was sent off with a red card after receiving two yellow cards in the 45th minute.
  • • Ponte Preta had David Braz and Bryan receive yellow cards in the 65th and 71st minutes, respectively.

Lineups

Ponte Preta

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 Diogo Silva (G)
  • 27 Thalys (D)
  • 33 David Braz (D)
  • 44 Marcio Silva (D)
  • 13 Diego Porfirio (D)
  • 10 Elvis (M)
  • 20 Murilo (M)
  • 6 Rodrigo Saravia (M)
  • 31 Bryan Borges (M)
  • 11 Luis Phelipe (F)
  • 9 William Pottker (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Daniel Baianinho
  • 16 Léo Gomes
  • 2 Lucas Justen
  • 77 Bruno Lopes
  • 14 Danilo Barcelos
  • 3 Lucas Cunha
  • 19 Jonathan Cafú
  • 38 Tarik Boschetti
  • 5 Rodrigo Souza
  • 99 Brandão
  • 30 Guilherme Viana
  • 90 Rodriguinho

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Richard (G)
  • 18 Júlio César (D)
  • 33 Éder (D)
  • 4 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 17 Fernando (D)
  • 26 Richardson (M)
  • 31 Lucas Lima (M)
  • 2 Rafael Ramos (M)
  • 8 Matheus Araújo (M)
  • 11 Fernandinho (M)
  • 9 Wendel Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 Matheusinho
  • 10 Juan Alano
  • 12 Sánchez
  • 35 Giulio Gabriel da Silva
  • 21 Alex Silva
  • 63 Pedro Gilmar
  • 13 Luiz Otávio
  • 40 Melk
  • 99 Lucca
  • 94 Bruno Ferreira
  • 30 Gustavo Prado

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    23' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Lima
  2. Ceara
    45' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Lima
  3. Ceara
    45' Ceara Card · Red Card
    Lucas Lima
  4. Ponte Preta
    53' Ponte Preta Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Phelipe
  5. Ceara
    54' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Richardson · On: Juan
  6. Ceara
    54' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fernandinho · On: Matheusinho
  7. Ponte Preta
    59' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luis Phelipe · On: Baianinho
  8. Ponte Preta
    59' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Murilo · On: Léo Gomes
  9. Ceara
    64' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Araújo
  10. Ponte Preta
    65' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    David Braz
  11. Ceara
    66' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Araújo · On: Giulio
  12. Ceara
    66' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wendell · On: Sanchez
  13. Ponte Preta
    69' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Thalys · On: Lucas Justen
  14. Ponte Preta
    71' Ponte Preta Card · Yellow Card
    Bryan
  15. Ponte Preta
    74' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Elvis · On: Bruno Lopes
  16. Ponte Preta
    74' Ponte Preta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Diego Porfírio · On: Danilo Barcelos
  17. Ceara
    75' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Fernando · On: Alex Silva
  18. Ceara
    81' Ceara Goal · Normal Goal
    Sanchez · Assist: Giulio

Match Stats

Stat Ponte Preta Ceara
Fouls 20 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 77%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 427 304
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.44 2.03
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 371 234
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ponte Preta took the lead through Luis Phelipe's goal in the 53rd minute, following Lucas Lima's dismissal for Ceara.
  • ▸ Ceara's Sanchez equalized in the 81st minute, ensuring a point for his side despite being down to ten men.