On Monday, November 18, 2024, at 8 PM (Brasilia time), Ceará SC faced América-MG at the Arena Castelão, in a match valid for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship Series B. With a penalty goal from Saulo Mineiro, Vozão won 1-0 and kept their hopes alive for access to Series A.
Match Highlights
First Half
The match started with both teams seeking chances. The decisive play came when David Ricardo and Matheus Bahia built up a play, resulting in a foul inside the area by Ricardo Silva Éder on Aílton. Referee Anderson Daronco awarded a penalty, converted accurately by Saulo Mineiro. After opening the scoring, Ceará SC dominated possession and prevented América-MG from creating dangerous plays.
Second Half
In the second half, the pace slowed down, and Vozão opted for a more defensive stance, betting on counterattacks. Erick Pulga nearly extended the lead with a quick play, but the opposing defense cleared it. Despite this, the team managed to control the game until the final whistle.
Lineups
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Ceará SC: Bruno Ferreira, Rafael Ramos, João Pedro, David Ricardo, Matheus Bahia; Richardson, Lourenço, Muri; Erick Pulga, Aílton, Saulo Mineiro. Coach: Léo Condé.
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América-MG: Elias, Mateus Henrique, Ricardo Silva Éder, Lukão, Nicolas; Alê, Juninho, Elizari; Rodriguinho, Brenner, Fabinho. Coach: Lisca.
Refereeing
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Main Referee: Anderson Daronco
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Assistants: Eduardo Gonçalves and Lúcio Flor
Upcoming Matches
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Ceará SC x América-MG will face each other again in the final round of the 2024 Series B. Vozão will play against the already relegated Guarani next Sunday, 24, at 6:30 PM, at the Brinco de Ouro stadium in Campinas.
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On the other hand, América-MG will host Brusque at the same time, at the Independência Stadium in Belo Horizonte.