Fortaleza 2-1 Imperatriz in the Copa do Nordeste, round 2 at Estádio Presidente Vargas, Fortaleza (20,600 capacity).

Imperatriz won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–D–D), scoring 4 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 4 times: Fortaleza 3 wins, Imperatriz 0, 1 draw.