With the victory in the first match of the final 1-0, Vozão secured his 47th state title, surpassing the rival Fortaleza and becoming the biggest winner of the tournament
The champion of the Cearense Championship this Saturday (22), drawing 1-1 with the Castelão stadium. With the victory in the first match of the final 1-0, Ceará secured its 47th state title, surpassing the rival Fortaleza and becoming the biggest winner of the tournament. During the first half, the referee expelled Matheus Bahia, Ceará player, but after VAR’s analysis, the decision was reversed and the red card was replaced by a yellow.
In the second half of the game, Fortaleza’s Gastón Ávila, also received a red card, leaving his team at a numerical disadvantage. Fortaleza opened the scoring with a goal from Lucas Sasha, but Ceará did not let down and managed to match the score with a goal from Pedro Raul, thus ensuring the title. This achievement is an important milestone for the club, which celebrates another trophy in its history.
The two teams will be rediscovered soon, as they are scheduled to face in the first division of the Brazilian Championship, which will start next weekend. The expectation is high for this confrontation, which promises to be exciting.
In addition to Ceará, other clubs also stood out in their respective state competitions. Avaí secured the Santa Catarina Championship by drawing with Chapecoense 1-1, winning their 19th title. In Pernambuco, Sport beat the retro 3-2 in the state final.
In Natal, America and ABC drew 1-1 in the first match of the Potiguar Championship decision. In the Paranaense Championship, Maringá and Operário also tied, this time in 2-2, in the final of the tournament. These state disputes show the competitiveness of Brazilian football in different regions.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
