Match report

Atletico Goianiense Defeats Ceara 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Ceara
Ceara
0–1
FT
Atletico Goianiense
Atletico Goianiense
May 9, 2026

Atletico Goianiense edged past Ceara 1-0 in a tense Serie B encounter, with Gustavo Coutinho's penalty proving decisive. Despite Ceara's late push, they were unable to find the equalizer as Atletico Goianiense's defense held firm. Ceara's Melk and Vina were booked early in the game, while Atletico Goianiense's Bruno José was red carded in the 41st minute, but the visitors managed to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Goianiense's Gustavo Coutinho scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 29th minute
  • • Bruno José of Atletico Goianiense was sent off in the 41st minute, reducing the visitors to 10 men
  • • Ceara's Melk and Vina received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Both teams made several substitutions, with Atletico Goianiense adjusting their lineup to manage the game with one player less
  • • The match ended with Atletico Goianiense holding on for a crucial victory in the Serie B.

Lineups

Ceara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Bruno Ferreira (G)
  • 21 Alex Silva (D)
  • 33 Éder (D)
  • 4 Luiz Otávio (D)
  • 12 Sánchez (D)
  • 31 Lucas Lima (M)
  • 20 Dieguinho (M)
  • 40 Melk (M)
  • 8 Matheus Araújo (M)
  • 7 Pedro Henrique (M)
  • 99 Lucca (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Rafael Ramos
  • 29 Vina
  • 10 Juan Alano
  • 11 Fernandinho
  • 41 Gustavo Dias Martins
  • 18 Júlio César
  • 63 Pedro Gilmar
  • 17 Fernando
  • 30 Gustavo Prado
  • 81 João Gabriel
  • 35 Giulio
  • 26 Richardson

Atletico Goianiense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Paulo Vítor (G)
  • 2 Ewerthon (D)
  • 3 Tito (D)
  • 4 Junior Barreto (D)
  • 6 Guilherme Lopes (D)
  • 8 Indio (M)
  • 5 Leandro Vilela (M)
  • 7 Bruno José (M)
  • 10 Marrony (M)
  • 11 Geovany Soares (M)
  • 9 Gustavo Coutinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Adriano Martins
  • 19 Léo Tocantins
  • 20 Leo Jacó
  • 13 Felipe Guimarães
  • 15 Natã
  • 17 Redney Emanuel de Jesus Assis
  • 18 Jader Gentil
  • 16 Guilherme Marques
  • 12 Paulo

Timeline

  1. Ceara
    20' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Melk
  2. Atletico Goianiense
    29' Atletico Goianiense Goal · Penalty
    Gustavo Coutinho
  3. Atletico Goianiense
    41' Atletico Goianiense Card · Red Card
    Bruno José
  4. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Silva · On: R. Ramos
  5. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dieguinho · On: Vina
  6. Ceara
    46' Ceara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro Henrique · On: Juan
  7. Ceara
    47' Ceara Card · Yellow Card
    Vina
  8. Atletico Goianiense
    61' Atletico Goianiense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Geovany Soares · On: Adriano Martins
  9. Ceara
    63' Ceara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Lima · On: Fernandinho
  10. Atletico Goianiense
    68' Atletico Goianiense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marrony · On: Leo Tocantins
  11. Atletico Goianiense
    68' Atletico Goianiense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gustavo Coutinho · On: Leo Jaco
  12. Atletico Goianiense
    72' Atletico Goianiense Card · Yellow Card
    P. Vitor
  13. Ceara
    77' Ceara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheus Araújo · On: Richardson
  14. Atletico Goianiense
    78' Atletico Goianiense Card · Yellow Card
    Leo Jaco
  15. Atletico Goianiense
    79' Atletico Goianiense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheus Indio · On: Natã
  16. Atletico Goianiense
    79' Atletico Goianiense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Guilherme Lopes · On: Felipe Guimarães

Match Stats

Stat Ceara Atletico Goianiense
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 90% 67%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 30 5
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 485 167
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 9 1
xG 2.02 1.59
Shots off Target 15 2
Possession 75% 25%
Goals Prevented 1.36 1.36
Accurate Passes 438 112
Shots Inside Box 17 3
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 13 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Goianiense capitalized on a penalty in the 29th minute, which was converted by Gustavo Coutinho, giving them a crucial lead
  • ▸ The red card to Bruno José in the 41st minute significantly changed the game's momentum, but Atletico Goianiense's tactical adjustments ensured they maintained control despite playing with 10 men