Keeper saves three pens, Ceará through in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

In the fourth phase of the Copa do Brasil, after a goalless draw in regulation time, Ceará defeated São Bernardo 3-2 on penalties and advanced in the national tournament, this Tuesday, at the Estádio Municipal 1º de Maio.

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Match Situation

Qualified thanks to the inspired goalkeeper Richard, who saved three penalties, Ceará awaits the draw to find out their opponent in the fifth phase of the Copa do Brasil.

📋 Game Summary

🟡⚫ SÃO BERNARDO 0 (2) x (3) 0 CEARÁ ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Copa do Brasil | 4th phase 🏟️ Location: Estádio Municipal 1º de Maio, in São Bernardo (SP) 📅 Date: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time)

How the Game Went

At 30 minutes into the first half, Ceará posed a threat. Vina received a pass from Matheusinho, entered the area, and shot into the side netting. São Bernardo responded at 44 minutes when João Paulo struck with effect and Richard made a good save.

In the second half, the match lost pace due to fouls committed by both teams. With the score tied, the classification was decided on penalties.

Goalkeeper Richard shone and saved the shots from Pedro Vitor, Rodrigo Ferreira, and Dudu Miraíma. On Ceará's side, only Fernando and Éder missed.

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