Fortaleza 2, Sport Recife 0

PIRAJUÍ, Brazil (Interstat) — Visiting Fortaleza scored once in first-half stoppage time and again after the break to beat home side Sport Recife 2-0 at Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho. Fortaleza improved to 1-0-1 in the competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. Sport Recife fell to 0-1-1 in the competition and 0-1-1 across all competitions. The match was decided by Fortaleza’s finishing in the attacking third and a defense that protected its lead after halftime. Sport Recife pressed for a response but could not convert its possession into a goal. The home side had more of the ball in patches… Read more...