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Sport Recife Dominates Possession but Fortaleza EC Secures Controversial Win in Recife
Sport Recife controlled possession and created more scoring chances, but ultimately fell to Fortaleza EC in a closely fought match at the Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho in Recife, Pernambuco, on Friday, April 26th, 2025. The final score was a controversial 1-0 victory for Fortaleza in the sixth round of the Brazilian Serie A.
Despite registering 16 shots (8 on target), enjoying 58% possession, and earning 6 corners, Sport Recife couldn’t find the back of the net. Fortaleza, with only 10 shots (1 on target) and 42% possession, proved more clinical in front of goal. A goal by Yago Pikachu was disallowed by VAR in the 78th minute. Fortaleza’s Titi was sent off in stoppage time after receiving two yellow cards, adding to the drama of a tense encounter. Fortaleza received 4 yellow cards while Sport Recife received none. Referee Matheus Delgado Candançan had a busy night managing the heated atmosphere. Fortaleza’s victory is debatable, considering Sport Recife’s dominance in possession and shots on goal.
Substitutions sport recife: at minute 41 Arthur Sousa came in and G. Paciencia went out., at minute 62 C. Ortiz came in and Du Queiroz went out., at minute 62 R. Atencio came in and Carlos Alberto went out., at minute 84 Lenny Lobato came in and Igor Carius went out.
Substitutions fortaleza ec: at minute 46 K. Andrade came in and Breno Lopes went out., at minute 68 E. Mancuso came in and Diogo Barbosa went out., at minute 68 Ze Welison came in and Bruninho went out., at minute 74 P. Fernandez came in and Matheus Rossetto went out., at minute 88 Deyverson came in and J. Lucero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sport Recife
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