Vasco da Gama 2-2 Ceara
Updated
It finished level: Vasco da Gama 2-2 Ceara in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 23) on Sun, 14 Sept 2025 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Vasco da Gama goals: Philippe Coutinho 12', Carlos Cuesta 80'. Ceara goals: Antonio Galeano 16', Pedro Henrique 90'+5. Sent off: Rodriguinho (72'). Expected goals: 0.94-1.94. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Philippe Coutinho (8.1).
Match report
Vasco da Gama 2-2 Ceara: match report
It finished 2-2 between Vasco da Gama and Ceara in Brasileirão Série A on Sunday 14 September.
Philippe Coutinho put Vasco da Gama ahead on 12' (1-0), Antonio Galeano levelled for Ceara on 16' (1-1), Carlos Cuesta restored Vasco da Gama's lead on 80' (2-1) and Pedro Henrique levelled for Ceara on 90+5' (2-2).
Rodriguinho (Ceara) was sent off on 72'.
Vasco da Gama had 63% of the ball, shots were 17-12 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-1.94. Ceara will feel they deserved more.
Philippe Coutinho (Vasco da Gama) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 17,497. Referee: Matheus Delgado Candançan.
Match stats
| Vasco da Gama | Ceara | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.94 |
| Total shots | 17 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 19 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 459 (91%) | 233 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 17 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 8 |
Lineups
Vasco da Gama (4-2-3-1): Léo, Paulo Henrique, Robert Renan, Lucas Freitas, José Rodriguez, Mateus Cocao, Cauan Barros, Rayan, Philippe Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Pablo Vegetti
Ceara (4-2-3-1): Bruno, Fabiano Silva, Marcos Victor, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia, Richardson, Dieguinho, Antonio Galeano, Lourenco, Paulo Baya, Pedro Raul
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Philippe Coutinho (Vasco da Gama)
- 16' · Goal · Antonio Galeano (Ceara)
- 26' · Yellow card · Richardson (Ceara)
- 46' · Substitution · Andres Gomez for Mateus Cocao (Vasco da Gama)
- 57' · Yellow card · Cauan Barros (Vasco da Gama)
- 64' · Substitution · Rodriguinho for Lourenco (Ceara)
- 65' · Substitution · Carlos Cuesta for Lucas Freitas (Vasco da Gama)
- 65' · Yellow card · Lucas Freitas (Vasco da Gama)
- 72' · Red card · Rodriguinho (Ceara)
- 78' · Substitution · Fernandinho for Paulo Baya (Ceara)
- 78' · Substitution · Fernando Sobral for Richardson (Ceara)
- 79' · Substitution · David for Cauan Barros (Vasco da Gama)
- 80' · Goal · Carlos Cuesta (Vasco da Gama)
- 84' · Substitution · Pedro Henrique for Pedro Raul (Ceara)
- 84' · Substitution · Vina for Antonio Galeano (Ceara)
- 86' · Substitution · Paulinho for Nuno Moreira (Vasco da Gama)
- 86' · Substitution · Lucas Oliveira for Philippe Coutinho (Vasco da Gama)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Fabiano Silva (Ceara)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Pedro Henrique (Ceara)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Andres Gomez (Vasco da Gama)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2018: Vasco da Gama 2, draws 4, Ceara 2.
Questions
Who won Vasco da Gama vs Ceara?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sun, 14 Sept 2025.
When and where is Vasco da Gama vs Ceara?
Sun, 14 Sept 2025, 23:30 UTC at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Vasco da Gama and Ceara?
In 8 league meetings since 2018: Vasco da Gama 2 wins, 4 draws, Ceara 2 wins (goals 10-10).