Ceara SC CE 0:1 CRB AL — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Vitor Caetano was the standout performer as CRB ground out a 1-0 win over Ceará in the Brasileiro Série B, a result that sets them up for a home fixture against Vila Nova next week. Mikael's goal just before half-time proved decisive in a contest that saw the visitors absorb heavy second-half pressure to claim all three points.

The match turned on Mikael's 45th-minute strike, which came after a VAR check confirmed the goal, giving CRB the lead against the run of first-half play. Ceará had three players booked in a frantic opening period—João Gabriel, Éder Ferreira, and Lucas Mugni—as they struggled to contain the away side's early dominance, while Lucas Lovat and Kevin saw yellow for CRB in the second half as the hosts pushed for an equaliser.

Statistics show CRB were outplayed after the interval—Ceará had 61% possession and 16 shots in the second half compared to the visitors' 39% and five—but the away side's first-half control (59% possession, 1.07 xG) proved decisive. Vitor Caetano earned a rating of 8.3 out of ten as the Goalkeeper, making crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. CheckLive's model rated CRB marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that prediction. CRB now host Vila Nova on 27 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Ceará vs CRB?

Ceará 0-1 CRB (Brasileiro Série B).

Who scored?

Mikael (45') for CRB.

Were there any cards in Ceará vs CRB?

Yellow cards: João Gabriel (Ceará); Éder Ferreira (Ceará); Lucas Mugni (Ceará); Lucas Lovat (CRB); Kevin (CRB); Júlio César (Ceará); Vitor Caetano (CRB).

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