Match Report
In the standings it was Sport Recife 1st on 12 points, ASA 2nd on 9 — separated by 3. ASA's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Sport Recife 2.2 scored and 0.6 conceded per game, ASA 1.4 and 0.8, with the league averaging 1.34.
The match was played at Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho (capacity 32,500). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Sport Recife: Felipinho (79')
Key stats
Possession: Sport Recife 60% · ASA 40% · Total shots: 15-16 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 3-9