Juventude 2–0 Ceará: Papo Secures Vital Home Win in Série B

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B – June 29, 2026

Juventude earned a crucial three points with a composed 2–0 win over Ceará at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi. Two well‑taken goals either side of half‑time gave the home side breathing room in the mid‑table battle.

First Half – Juventude Take Control

The hosts opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. A flowing move down the right wing ended with a low cross that found forward Ruan, who swept the ball home from close range. Ceará struggled to respond, with Juventude’s midfield dominating possession and disrupting the visitor’s rhythm.

Second Half – Game Over

Juventude sealed the win just before the hour mark. Midfielder Jean Carlos unleashed a stunning 25‑yard drive that flew into the top corner, leaving Ceará goalkeeper João Ricardo with no chance. The goal deflated the visitors, and Juventude comfortably saw out the remaining half‑hour.

Standout Players

• Jean Carlos (Juventude): A goal and a tireless midfield display.
• Gabriel (Ceará): The only bright spot for the visitors, creating two chances that went begging.

Table Update

Juventude rise to 9th place, now on 22 points, while Ceará slip to 14th with 18 points. For the Alviverde, this performance suggests they can push for a top‑half finish.