Match Report
In the standings it was Americano 3rd on 8 points, Itapemirim 4th on 3 — separated by 5. Itapemirim ranked just 54th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/1.83 for Americano and 0.5/1 for Itapemirim (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
A win had eluded Itapemirim for 7 matches.
The venue was Estádio Claúdio Moacir de Azevedo, with room for 15,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Americano led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Americano: Marcus Vinícius (16'), Maikon Aquino (89') · Itapemirim: Pedro Medeiros (77')
Key stats
Possession: Americano 47% · Itapemirim 53% · Total shots: 21-15 · On target: 10-4 · Corners: 2-7