Match Report
América RJ went into the game 4th in the table on 9 points; Água Santa sat 2nd on 17 — an 8-point gap. América RJ ranked just 62nd in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.11/2.33 for América RJ and 1.78/0.78 for Água Santa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.15.
Água Santa had not lost in 6 games. From the last five rounds, América RJ held 5 points of 15 and Água Santa 11.
The venue was Estádio Giulite Coutinho, with room for 13,544 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
América RJ: Emerson Carioca (80')
Key stats
Possession: América RJ 47% · Água Santa 53% · Total shots: 20-9 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 7-3