⚽ Fortaleza held by Iguatu but stay top of their group in Cearense 2026 | OneFootball

Playing at home this Saturday (31), Fortaleza drew 1-1 with Iguatu in the second round of the final stage of the 2026 Campeonato Cearense.

In front of their fans at Presidente Vargas, Leão do Pici faced difficulties and fell behind on the scoreboard after a goal from Diguinho, who seized the opportunity to put the visitors ahead.

The tricolor’s response came still in the first half with Bareiro, who converted a penalty kick to secure the equalizer.

With this result, Fortaleza remains at the top of Group C, now with four points. Iguatu, meanwhile, occupies second place in Group D with two points, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the next phase.

In the next round, scheduled for February 8, Laion will face the classic against Ceará, the leader of Group D with three points and one game in hand, in another decisive clash at Castelão.

According to the regulations of the 2026 Campeonato Cearense, the top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals.

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