Ceara edged past Primavera with a 2-1 victory in the Brazilian Cup on February 27, 2026. The top-tier side from Fortaleza was made to work hard for their win against a resilient opponent at the Castelão stadium. Ceara started brightly and took an early lead through their star striker, but Primavera shocked the home crowd with a well-worked equalizer before halftime. The second half saw Ceara dominate possession, and they finally broke the deadlock again with a headed goal from a corner in the 70th minute. Primavera pushed for a second equalizer but found Ceara's defense organized and resolute in the closing stages. This win sees Ceara progress in the cup, avoiding a potential upset. The Ceara coach admitted his team faced a tough challenge, while the Primavera manager praised his players' courageous performance.