Match Report
Barra FC (7th, 16 pts) visited Novo Hamburgo (4th, 18 pts) with 2 points between them. The last five rounds placed Novo Hamburgo no better than 25th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.07 for Novo Hamburgo and 1.07/0.86 for Barra FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.12.
6 matches unbeaten backed Barra FC's arrival.
The venue was Estádio do Vale, with room for 50,842 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Novo Hamburgo: Ricardo Thalheimer (81')
Key stats
Possession: Novo Hamburgo 54% · Barra FC 46% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 5-6