Match Report
The table read 6th (Galo Maringá, 3 pts) against 2nd (Foz do Iguaçu, 11 pts), 8 points apart. Galo Maringá had been under-performing their position — 12th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Galo Maringá 0.83 scored and 2.17 conceded per game, Foz do Iguaçu 1.83 and 1.67, with the league averaging 1.22.
Defeat had not touched Foz do Iguaçu in 10 games.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Galo Maringá 1, draws 2, Foz do Iguaçu 1, at 2.5 goals per meeting.
The venue was Estádio Regional Willie Davids, with room for 21,600 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Galo Maringá: Iruan (54'), Eriky Flávio Nascimento Vieira (70'), Eriky Flávio Nascimento Vieira (89')
Key stats
Possession: Galo Maringá 29% · Foz do Iguaçu 71% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 0-7