In an electrifying encounter this Sunday, Fortaleza emerged victorious over Juventude, clinching a 2-1 win away from home during the 27th round of the Brasileirao. Juventude took an early lead with Rafael Bilu finding the net just 4 minutes into the match. However, Fortaleza showed resilience, leveling the score in the 26th minute of the second half when Eros Mancuso set up the equalizer.
The crucial moment of the match came when Adam Bareiro seized the opportunity to secure the win for Fortaleza, scoring the decisive goal at the 40-minute mark of the second half. Receiving a pass from Yago Pikachu, Bareiro executed a brilliant finish into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Earlier in the match, Juventude’s Gilberto had a chance to extend their lead but failed to convert a penalty kick in the 19th minute of the first half.
Adam Bareiro’s performance stood out, earning him the title of the match’s best player with a crucial goal to his name. Another key figure was Fortaleza’s goalkeeper, Brenno, who made significant contributions by saving 7 shots from the opposition.
Juventude, managed by Thiago Carpini, utilized a 4-4-2 formation with Jandrei in goal; Ewerthon, Abner, Igor Formiga, and Rodrigo Sam in defense; Juan Sforza, Jádson, Lucas Fernandes, and Luis Mandaca in midfield; and Gilberto alongside Rafael Bilu in attack.
On the other side, Martín Palermo’s Fortaleza lined up in a 4-3-3 setup, with Brenno guarding the goal; Benjamín Kuscevic, Eros Mancuso, Gastón Ávila, and Emanuel Brítez forming the defense; Matheus Rossetto, Matheus Pereira, and Lucas Sasha in midfield; and up front were Juan Martín Lucero, Breno Lopes, and José María Herrera.
The match was officiated by referee Lucas Torezin at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.
Looking ahead, Juventude will face Palmeiras in their next fixture, while Fortaleza will take on Vasco da Gama at home. This match leaves Juventude in 19th place in the league with 23 points, whereas Fortaleza sits in 18th with 24 points.
Substitutions for Juventude
45’ 2H – Off: Igor Formiga for Reginaldo, Rafael Bilu for Emerson Batalla, Matheus Rossetto for Yeison Guzmán, and José María Herrera for Tomás Pochettino
53’ 2H – Off: Gilberto for Gabriel Taliari
76’ 2H – Off: Lucas Fernandes for Nenê and Lucas Sasha for Rodrigo
79’ 2H – Off: Abner for Daniel Peixoto
Booked Players for Juventude:
15’ 2H Luis Mandaca
Red Card for Juventude:
52’ 2H Luis Mandaca (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Fortaleza
77’ 2H – Off: Juan Martín Lucero for Adam Bareiro
Booked Players for Fortaleza:
11’ 2H Matheus Pereira, 19’ 2H Lucas Sasha, and 37’ 2H Benjamín Kuscevic