Icasa CE 3 – 0 Crateús

Icasa CE produced a dominant display at the Estádio Romeirão on 31 May 2026, thrashing Crateús 3‑0 in the Cearense 2 championship. The comprehensive victory kept Icasa firmly in the hunt for a top‑two finish.

First‑Half Blitz

Icasa wasted no time in asserting control. They opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Rafael Silva headed home from a corner. Ten minutes later, the lead was doubled: a swift counter‑attack ended with Lucas Mendes finishing from a tight angle. Crateús looked shell‑shocked and struggled to create any meaningful chances.

Second‑Half Capping

The match was put beyond doubt shortly after the restart. In the 52nd minute, Felipe Alves added a third with a powerful strike from outside the box. Crateús’ goalkeeper had no chance as the ball curled into the top corner. Icasa then managed the game expertly, keeping possession and denying the visitors any foothold.

Standings and Implications

The victory moved Icasa CE into second place in the Cearense 2 table, just three points behind leaders Floresta. With the attacking trio of Silva, Mendes, and Alves firing, they look like strong contenders for promotion. For Crateús, the heavy defeat leaves them mid‑table, needing to regroup quickly.

• Possession: Icasa 62% – 38% Crateús
• Shots on target: Icasa 7 – 1 Crateús
• Yellow cards: Icasa 2 – 3 Crateús