Serie B · Matchday 9: Ceara beat Fortaleza EC 2-1. The match was played on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Fortaleza); refereed by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, Brazil.
Mailton 28' (P) (Fortaleza EC) · Melk 58' (Ceara) · Julio Cesar 68' (Ceara)
After a 0-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Ceara held 50% of possession against 50%, attempting 10 shots to Fortaleza EC's 17.
Shots on target read 5-5 and corners 3-2.
Substitutes: Joao Ricardo, Lucas Crispim, G. Fuentes, Rodriguinho, Paulinho, Lucca Prior, Kayke, Matheus Rossetto, Welliton, Paulo Baya, Lucas Emanoel, Kaua Rocha
Coach: Carpini Thiago
Bruno Ferreira, Alex Silva, Eder, Luiz Otavio, Fernando, Diego, Julio Cesar, Melk, Joao Gabriel, Gustavo Prado, Fernandinho
Substitutes: Gustavo Martins, R. Ramos, Sanchez, Matheusinho, Juan Alano, Kaua Ziegler, Giulio, Pedro Esli, Lucas Lima, Matheus Araujo, Gilmar, Enzo Lodovico
Melk (Ceara) — named player of the match with a 8.3 rating.