Match Report
América PE went into the game 8th in the table on 12 points; Belo Jardim sat 11th on 6 — a 6-point gap. Against a league average of 1.12 goals per team per game, América PE ran at 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded, Belo Jardim at 0.9 and 1.5.
América PE had not won in 5 games. Belo Jardim were winless in 5.
The venue was Estádio Ademir Cunha in Paulista, with room for 12,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: América PE led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-1.