Match Report
Portuguesa RJ went into the game 3rd in the table on 14 points; América RJ sat 4th on 9 — a 5-point gap. The last five rounds placed América RJ no better than 62nd for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.56/0.78 for Portuguesa RJ and 1.11/2.33 for América RJ (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.15.
Estádio Luso-Brasileiro staged the fixture, a ground that holds 20,113. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 2-2.
Goal scorers
Portuguesa RJ: Matheus Iacovelli (86'), Elicley Soares (67') · América RJ: Luã Lúcio (64'), João Victor (90')
Key stats
Possession: Portuguesa RJ 63% · América RJ 37% · Total shots: 17-11 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 12-8