Palmeiras vs Ceará: Verdão's Tough Win at Allianz Parque

A Bright Start for the Home Side

The green wave swept over Allianz Parque on Sunday afternoon as thousands of Palmeiras fans filled the stands, expecting nothing less than three points. From the opening whistle, Abel Ferreira’s men looked sharp, moving the ball quickly and pinning Ceará deep in their own half.

It didn’t take long for the breakthrough. In the 15th minute, a slick one-two on the edge of the box opened space for Palmeiras’ striker, who fired low into the corner — 1-0 Verdão, and the crowd erupted.

Ceará Strikes Back

But if Palmeiras thought this was going to be a walk in the park, Ceará had other ideas. The visitors grew into the game, pressing higher and showing no fear. Their reward came in the 37th minute when a cross from the right found the head of their center-forward, who powered it past the keeper. Suddenly, Allianz Parque was quiet, and the match was level at 1-1.

The Turning Point

After the break, Palmeiras pushed forward with urgency, driven by the home crowd. Chances came and went, but the Ceará defense, led by their goalkeeper’s heroics, stood firm.

Finally, in the 68th minute, the moment arrived. A corner kick caused chaos in the box, and the ball fell kindly for a Palmeiras midfielder, who smashed it home from close range. The stadium exploded once more — 2-1.

Holding the Lead

The final 20 minutes were tense. Ceará refused to give up, launching dangerous counterattacks that had the Palmeiras defense on high alert. But the Verdão held on, showing grit and composure to see out the win.

For Palmeiras, it was a reminder that no game in the Brasileirão is easy — but also proof that champions find ways to win even on difficult days. For Ceará, it was a performance full of fight, though ultimately without the reward they craved.

Match Stats — Palmeiras 2 x 1 Ceará

PALMEIRAS
• Formation: 4-3-3
• Possession: 56%
• Shots: 13 (5 on target)
• Corners: 6
• Fouls: 14
• Cards: 2 yellow
• Passes: 455 (82% accuracy)

CEARÁ
• Formation: 4-4-2
• Possession: 44%
• Shots: 10 (3 on target)
• Corners: 4
• Fouls: 16
• Cards: 3 yellow
• Passes: 355 (77% accuracy)

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