Match Summary · Football · Brazil · Brasileiro Serie B · America FC MG · Ceara SC CE · Matias Segovia · Paulo Victor · Vina
| Metric | America FC MG | Ceara SC CE |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 2 | 3 |
The first half ended goalless, and the game only began to open after the break. Ceara made an interval switch, with Richardson replaced by Giovanni Pavani, before Eder picked up a yellow card early in the second half. America then reshaped at the back when Rafael Raul Barcelos came on for Ricardo Silva in the 55th minute as both teams searched for a breakthrough.
That breakthrough arrived on 66 minutes. Segovia finished from Paulo Victor's assist to put the home side 1-0 up and lift the crowd. Ceara reacted quickly from the bench, sending on Renzo Lopez before introducing Vina and Enzo Valentim Lodovico in the 68th minute, then Juan Alano later on. Bryan and Gustavo were both booked as the contest became more stretched and physical.
Ceara's pressure paid off in the 88th minute when Vina found the equaliser to rescue a point. There was still time for more cards, with Rafael Raul Barcelos, Alex Silva and Renzo Lopez all cautioned before full time. The result leaves Ceara 16th on 25 points after 21 matches, while America remain 19th with 11. The late twist delivered the main highlights, and the final stats reflect a score that turned on two decisive moments.