Amazonas edges Ceará in a thrilling encounter
Amazonas secured an important home victory over Ceará by a score of 1-0 in a Serie B Brazilian league match played at the Estádio Municipal Carlos Zamith in Manaus, Amazonas, on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
The first half was characterized by the defensive discipline of both teams, with few scoring opportunities. However, Amazonas broke the deadlock in the 7th minute with a goal from Erick Varao, assisted by Matheus Serafim. From that moment on, Amazonas controlled the game, although they had to deal with the expulsion of Miranda in the 73rd minute after receiving his second yellow card.
Despite the numerical advantage, Ceará couldn’t find a way to equalize the score. Erick Varao’s goal was enough for Amazonas to take all three points, solidifying their position in the Serie B table.
Match statistics:
* Amazonas: 41% possession, 7 shots (2 on target, 2 off target), 1 corner, 5 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card.
* Ceará: 59% possession, 3 shots (0 on target, 3 off target), 2 corners, 7 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards.
Substitutions ceara: at minute 46 Lucas Rian came in and Lucas Mugni went out., at minute 67 Andrey came in and Richardson went out., at minute 83 J. Recalde came in and De Lucca went out., at minute 83 F. Barcelo came in and Saulo Mineiro went out.
Substitutions amazonas: at minute 68 Rafael Tavares came in and Diego Torres went out., at minute 68 Sassa came in and Luan Silva went out., at minute 74 Wellington Manzoli came in and Enio went out., at minute 90 Para came in and Matheus Serafim went out., at minute 90 William Barbio came in and Erick Varao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Amazonas
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