Serie B · Matchday 16: Fortaleza EC beat Ponte Preta 2-0. The match was played on Friday, 3 July 2026 at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Fortaleza); refereed by Felipe Fernandes de Lima, Brazil.
J. B. Miritello 60' (Fortaleza EC) · Mailton 84' (Fortaleza EC)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 2-0.
Fortaleza EC held 64% of possession against 36%, attempting 16 shots to Ponte Preta's 11.
Shots on target read 6-3 and corners 7-4.
Substitutes: Vinicius Silvestre, Magrao, Lucas Crispim, Mailton, Ronald, Ryan, Lucca Prior, Lucas Sasha, Paulo Baya, Kaua Rocha
Coach: Carpini Thiago
Substitutes: Vinicius Ferrari, David da Hora, Rodriguinho, M. L. Diego, Gustavo Telles, Jonathan Cafu, Diego Tavares, Gustavo Almeida, Juan Rodrigues
Coach: Edson Boaro
Maurício Júnior (Fortaleza EC) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.