FORTALEZA, Brazil (March 28, 2026) (Interstat) — Fortaleza defeated local rival Ceará 1-0 on Saturday in a Copa do Brasil match marked by defensive tension and numerous cautions.

The match’s lone goal came in the 53rd minute from Fortaleza midfielder Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa. His decisive finish secured the home victory at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.

The contest was physical, with referees issuing eight yellow cards. Fortaleza received four and Ceará four. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat that forecast a 1-1 draw.

With the win, Fortaleza begins its Copa do Brasil campaign with a victory, while Ceará starts with a loss.