With Janderson’s double, Ceará beat Sport Recife

Ceará kept the three points by beating Sport Recife 3-2, in the match corresponding to the date 3 of Brazil – Copa Nordeste 2023. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Willian Formiga (6′ 1T) and Janderson ( 47′ 1T and 12′ 2T). Away, the goals were scored by Juba (18′ 1T) and Vágner Love (36′ 2T).

The meeting figure was Janderson. The Ceará striker scored 2 goals and twice on target against Sport Recife.

On the other hand, Willian Formiga was key. The Ceará defender was important as he scored 1 goal.

Ceará coach Gustavo Morínigo set up a 3-4-3 formation on the pitch with Richard in goal; Tiago Pagnussat, David Ricardo and Willian Formiga on the defensive line; Caique, Richardson, Arthur Rezende and Guilherme Castilho in the middle; and Erick, Janderson and Vitor Gabriel in the attack.

For their part, those led by Enderson Moreira failed with a 4-3-3 strategy with Renan under the three sticks; Rafael Thyere, Igor Cariús, Sabino and Chico in defense; Fabinho, Jorginho and Pedro in midfield; and Vágner Love, Facundo Labandeira and Juba ahead.

The designated referee for the match was Diego Pombo López.

Ceará will visit CRB in the next round, while Sport Recife host Santa Cruz at the Ilha do Retiro stadium.

Ceará leads Group B with 6 points and Sport Recife is second with 6 points.

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