Ceará came from behind twice to beat São Bernardo 4-3 in a frantic Brasileiro Série B encounter. The visitors edged a seven-goal thriller despite being outplayed for long spells, securing the win with a late goal in the 90th minute. São Bernardo also had Lucas sent off before kick-off, putting them at a disadvantage from the start.
São Bernardo took the lead through Helder Maciel in the 23rd minute, but Nicolás Ferreira levelled just after half-time. Hugo restored the home side's advantage in the 59th minute, only for Vina to equalise three minutes later. João Gabriel put Ceará ahead for the first time in the 74th minute, before Pedrinho made it 3-3 in the 81st. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Ceará snatched the winner in the 90th minute.
The box score paints a clear picture of an upset: São Bernardo had 53% possession, 18 shots and an expected goals total of 1.45, compared to Ceará's 17 shots and 0.95 xG. However, Ceará were far more clinical, putting eight shots on target to the home side's five, and they made the most of their chances when it mattered.
