Ceará 2:1 Sport Recife — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Ceará beat Sport Recife 2-1 in a Brasileiro Série B clash that turned late. Sport Recife controlled the ball with 60 per cent possession and 21 shots, yet it was Ceará who struck twice in the closing 17 minutes to take the points.

Luiz Otávio opened the scoring in the 73rd minute after Melk's assist, and Melk added a second in the 88th minute. Marlon pulled one back for Sport Recife in the 90th minute from Diego Hernández's cross, but there was no time for an equaliser.

Ceará gave up territory and attempts but were far more clinical: they scored twice from three big chances and posted an expected-goals figure of 1.75 despite having only 40 per cent of the ball. Their goalkeeper made four saves in a match where Sport Recife had five shots on target yet managed only that late consolation.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Ceará vs Sport Recife?

Ceará 2-1 Sport Recife (Brasileiro Série B).

Who scored?

Luiz Otávio (73', assist Melk) for Ceará; Melk (88') for Ceará.

Was Ceará's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Ceará vs Sport Recife?

Yellow cards: Nicolás Ferreira (Ceará); Enzo Lodovico (Ceará).

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