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Tense Draw in Fortaleza Featuring VAR and Last-Minute Emotions
Fortaleza, Ceará – In a hard-fought match at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, Fortaleza and Mirassol drew in a clash filled with intensity and controversy. Under the refereeing of Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos, the match corresponding to matchday 21 of the Brazilian Serie A 2025 was a constant back-and-forth affair.
Mirassol took the lead with a goal from Edson Carioca in the 17th minute, following a play that did not require an assist. However, VAR had already intervened previously, disallowing a goal by Lucas Ramon in the 11th minute for offside. Fortaleza had the opportunity to level the score in the 21st minute, but A. Bareiro missed a penalty.
The match was characterized by a contested game in midfield, reflected in the divided possession (Fortaleza 49%, Mirassol 51%). Fortaleza attempted to push forward, accumulating 14 shots (6 on target) and 11 corners, while Mirassol was more effective in their attacks, with 7 shots (4 on target). The intensity of the match resulted in numerous fouls (15 by Fortaleza and 13 by Mirassol) and yellow cards, with four for Fortaleza (A. Bareiro, Yago Pikachu, M. Pereira, and Marinho) and two for Mirassol (Lucas Ramon and Joao Victor). In the end, the score remained unchanged, and both teams shared the points in a vibrant encounter.
Substitutions fortaleza ec: at minute 46 Pablo Roberto came in and T. Pochettino went out., at minute 63 Lucas Sasha came in and Yago Pikachu went out., at minute 74 A. Bareiro came in and J. Lucero went out., at minute 74 Bruno Pacheco came in and Weverson went out., at minute 79 Allanzinho came in and Marinho went out.
Substitutions mirassol: at minute 68 Jose Aldo came in and Chico Kim went out., at minute 68 Chico came in and Carlos Eduardo went out., at minute 75 Edson Carioca came in and Cristian Renato went out., at minute 75 Negueba came in and Yago Felipe went out., at minute 87 Neto Moura came in and Roni went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fortaleza EC
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