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Ceará defeats Bragantino in a thrilling match in Bragança Paulista
Bragança Paulista, São Paulo – Ceará achieved a convincing 2-1 victory against RB Bragantino in a match played at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid, corresponding to the first round of the 2025 Serie A. The match, played on March 31st, was characterized by Ceará’s effectiveness in the opening minutes and Bragantino’s late reaction.
The visitors surprised Bragantino with two early goals. Pedro Raul, assisted by Diego, opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Marllon, with an assist from Lucas Mugni, extended the lead in the 23rd minute. Pedro Raul received a yellow card in the 27th minute. Matheus Fernandes of Bragantino received a yellow card in the 33rd minute. I. Laquintana pulled one back for Bragantino before halftime, in the 45th minute. Fernando Sobral and Fabiano of Ceará were cautioned in the second half (minutes 46 and 52 respectively). Despite Bragantino’s 62% possession (18 shots, 7 on target), and 9 corners, Ceará managed to hold onto their lead until Eric Ramires scored for Bragantino in the 90th minute, but it was too late to level the score. Ceará had 13 shots (6 on target), 2 corners, and notable efficiency in finishing. Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos officiated the match.
Substitutions ceara: at minute 63 Lourenco came in and Lucas Mugni went out., at minute 63 Aylon came in and Fernandinho went out., at minute 75 R. Ramos came in and Fernando Sobral went out., at minute 75 Romulo came in and A. Galeano went out., at minute 81 Lucas Lima came in and Diego went out.
Substitutions rb bragantino: at minute 64 Lucas Barbosa came in and I. Laquintana went out., at minute 67 H. Mosquera came in and Vinicinho went out., at minute 68 Eric Ramires came in and Matheus Fernandes went out., at minute 75 T. Borbas came in and Jhon Jhon went out., at minute 75 Gustavo Neves came in and Gabriel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
RB Bragantino
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