Ceará beaten by América-MG and still threatened in Série B

According to Gazeta Esportiva and Placar, Ceará lost 1-0 to América-MG on Sunday at Arena Castelão, in the penultimate round of Série B.

Ceará lost 1-0 to América-MG on Sunday at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, in the penultimate round of the Brazilian championship's Série B, according to Gazeta Esportiva and Placar.

Segovinha's goal allowed América-MG, already relegated, to win and prevent Ceará from mathematically guaranteeing their survival, Placar reports. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the club will decide their permanence or relegation to Série C on the final matchday. Terra indicates that América-MG are on a fourth consecutive victory and complicate Ceará's situation.

Sources

  1. TerraAmérica-MG, já rebaixado, emenda quadra e complica o Ceará na Série B (new window)terra.com.br
  2. Gazeta EsportivaCeará perde do América-MG e desperdiça chance de evitar rebaixamento à Série C (new window)gazetaesportiva.com
  3. PlacarCeará perde para o América-MG e segue ameaçado na Série B (new window)placar.com