Goias EC U20 edges Ceara U20 after early goals
GOIANIA (Interstat) — Goias EC U20 defeated Ceara U20 2-1 Wednesday after scoring twice in the opening three minutes. Halerrandrio put Goias ahead in the 1st minute, and Danilo Cunha doubled the lead in the 3rd. Both players were on the field for the full 90 minutes and scored once. Ceara cut the deficit with a goal in the 78th minute but could not find an equalizer. Goias EC U20 improved to 2-1 in this competition and 2-1 across all competitions. Ceara U20 moved to 2-1 in this competition and 3-1 across all competitions. The result followed Ceara U20’s 3-1 home win over Goias EC U20 in their previous meeting this season. Goias EC U20 had also beaten Cruzeiro U20 2-1 on the road, while Ceara U20 had prior wins over Ferroviario U20 and Fortaleza U20. Ceara pressed for a second goal late but Goias held on for the win.