Ceará Sporting Club faced Criciúma in a tough match where the alvinegro team adopted a 3-4-3 system. In the first half, Ceará decided to 'give' possession to the opponent but was not punished, as Criciúma failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The Santa Catarina team opened the scoring with a goal from Felipe Mateus, while Ceará had a timid chance with Melk. In the second half, Rafael Ramos nearly equalized with a shot from outside the area. Ceará's coach, Batatais, made substitutions to try to change the game, bringing Lucca and Matheuzinho onto the field. At the 35-minute mark, João Gabriel managed to equalize with a beautiful shot. In the end, the referee awarded a penalty to Criciúma, but VAR intervened and overturned the decision. Although Ceará Sporting Club drew, they were unable to change their position in the Brazilian Championship table.