Match Report
Barra da Tijuca went into the game 3rd in the table on 22 points; Friburguense sat 5th on 21 — a 1-point gap. The last five rounds placed Friburguense 1st in the league for form — higher than their 5th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.41 goals per team per game, Barra da Tijuca ran at 2.09 scored and 0.82 conceded, Friburguense at 1.45 and 1.
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
Barra da Tijuca: Ewerton (55'), Nathan (90') · Friburguense: Victor Hugo (59'), Guilherme Barrozo (49')
Key stats
Possession: Barra da Tijuca 60% · Friburguense 40% · Total shots: 15-7 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 6-2