Under-20s: Ceará held to a goalless draw by Fortaleza in Clássico-Rei | OneFootball

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Ceará drew 0-0 with Fortaleza in this Wednesday’s Clássico-Rei, the rescheduled match from the 5th round of the Campeonato Cearense U-20. The game was played at Presidente Vargas Stadium.

With the result, the team coached by Rogério Ferreira reached 14 points and remains top of Group B in the state competition.

The next and final match of the group stage will be against Quixadá, leaders of Group A. The date, time, and venue of the match will be announced later by the Ceará State Football Federation (FCF).

THE MATCH

With more possession, Ceará controlled much of the first half. Rogério Ferreira’s team imposed themselves on the field, created the best chances, and nearly went into the break ahead on the scoreboard.

The first shot came in the 2nd minute. Ronald received the ball on the left, cut inside past his marker, and shot, forcing a save from César.

On two occasions, Figueiredo tried his luck from outside the box, but sent both efforts just wide to the left of the opposing goal. Gabriel Amaral also threatened in the 37th minute with a shot that went close.

Fortaleza’s best chance came in the 31st minute. Filipe crossed into the box, the ball went past the entire black-and-white defense, and Gustavo Martins made the save.

In the second half, Ceará and Fortaleza produced a more balanced contest. Despite still enjoying more possession, Vozão created fewer chances to break the deadlock.

Looking to exploit plays down the flanks and Gabriel Amaral’s height, the black-and-white side relied on several crosses, but came up against a well-positioned opposing defense.

Vozão’s main chance came in the 28th minute. After receiving the ball on the left, Figueiredo shot, and César made the save in two attempts.

The match remained evenly balanced until the final whistle, and the teams settled for a goalless draw.

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