Match Report
FC Atlético Cearense went into the game 2nd in the table on 23 points; Águia de Marabá sat 3rd on 24 — a 1-point gap. Águia de Marabá had been under-performing their position — 26th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: FC Atlético Cearense 1.57 scored and 1.07 conceded per game, Águia de Marabá 1.29 and 0.57, with the league averaging 1.19.
5 matches unbeaten backed Águia de Marabá's arrival.
The venue was Estádio Olímpico Horácio Domingos de Sousa in Horizonte, with room for 5,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: FC Atlético Cearense led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
FC Atlético Cearense: Ewerton Potiguar (24'), Digão (51'), José Elenilton Dindê (90')
Key stats
Possession: FC Atlético Cearense 51% · Águia de Marabá 49% · Total shots: 16-7 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 5-2