Fortaleza secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Cuiaba in an intense Serie A match on September 29, 2024.

The game started with both teams displaying a strong defensive performance. However, in the 16th minute, Fernando Sobral from Cuiaba received a yellow card for a tackle. Shortly before halftime, Fortaleza broke the deadlock when Hercules found the back of the net in the 45th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead going into the break.

As the second half commenced, the intensity of the game increased. In the 55th minute, Marinho of Fortaleza received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct. Cuiaba made their first substitution, bringing in Denilson Alves, while Railan came on for them as well.

However, Cuiaba's hopes were dealt a blow in the 62nd minute when Denilson Alves also received a yellow card for a foul. The visitors tried to turn the game around by making a substitution, as Derik Lacerda replaced clayson in the 68th minute.

Both teams continued to fight for control of the match. In the 72nd minute, E. Britez of Fortaleza received a yellow card for tripping. As the game approached its closing stages, both teams made further substitutions. Lucas Fernandes replaced Eliel for Cuiaba, while Max Alves replaced Fernando Sobral.

As the clock ticked down, Alan Empereur of Cuiaba was shown a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 87th minute. Shortly after, both teams made their final substitutions. Tinga came on for Fortaleza, replacing E. Mancuso, while Emmanuel Martinez replaced Breno Lopes.

In the end, Fortaleza managed to hold on to their 1-0 lead, securing all three points. The victory will undoubtedly be a boost for their confidence as they prepare for their next game against Gremio on October 5, 2024.

On the other hand, Cuiaba will look to bounce back from this defeat when they face Sao Paulo on the same day. Both teams will be hoping for a positive result to continue their campaign in the Serie A.