In the latest round of the Brasileirao, Ceará triumphed over Corinthians at the Arena Corinthians, securing a vital win in the 33rd round of the season. Antonio Galeano delivered the decisive blow, scoring in the 30th minute of the first half.
Despite the victory for Ceará, the match statistics revealed that Corinthians dominated possession and chances, firing off 17 shots in total. However, they struggled with accuracy, with only 10 on target and 7 going wide.
Antonio Galeano’s performance stood out as he became the standout player of the match, with his single goal proving to be the difference. Additionally, Ceará’s goalkeeper Bruno Ferreira played a pivotal role, making 5 crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
Corinthians’ coach, Dorival Júnior, fielded a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Felipe Longo in goal; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu in defense; and Maycon, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, and Dieguinho in midfield; with Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay leading the attack.
On the other hand, Ceará’s manager, Leonardo Rodrigues Condé, opted for a 4-3-3 setup, with Bruno Ferreira guarding the net; Rafael Ramos, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, and Matheus Bahia forming the back line; Vinicius Zanocelo, Diego, and Lucas Mugni in midfield; and Antonio Galeano, Pedro Henrique, and Fabiano up front.
The match was officiated by Felipe Fernandes de Lima in front of a passionate crowd.
Looking ahead, Corinthians will face their local rivals São Paulo in the upcoming match, while Ceará will play at home against Internacional. The clash between Corinthians and São Paulo, known as the ‘Majestoso,’ is particularly significant, stirring deep emotions among fans of both clubs.
Following this match, Corinthians currently sits in 13th place in the league with 42 points, while Ceará climbs to 12th place, also with 42 points.
Substitutions for Corinthians
69’ 2T – Breno Bidon out for Ángel Romero
70’ 2T – Memphis Depay out for Gui Negão
82’ 2T – Matheus Bidu out for Talles Magno
Yellow cards for Corinthians:
50’ 2T – Rodrigo Garro (arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Ceará
66’ 2T – Pedro Henrique out for Fernandinho
74’ 2T – Antonio Galeano out for Richardson, Matheus Bahia out for Nicolas, Diego out for Lourenço
75’ 2T – Lucas Mugni out for Paulo Baya
Yellow cards for Ceará:
37’ 1T – Fabiano (unsportsmanlike conduct)
49’ 1T – Pedro Henrique (not respecting the distance of the wall)
12’ 2T – Vinicius Zanocelo (unsportsmanlike conduct)
16’ 2T – Diego (unsportsmanlike conduct)
35’ 2T – Willian Machado (unsportsmanlike conduct)
48’ 2T – Rafael Ramos (unsportsmanlike conduct)
50’ 2T – Lourenço (unsportsmanlike conduct)