Match Report
Barretos went into the game 14th in the table on 16 points; Rio Preto sat 11th on 19 — a 3-point gap. Rio Preto's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 11th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.2/1.93 for Barretos and 1/1.4 for Rio Preto (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.18.
Estádio Antônio Gomes Martins in Barretos staged the fixture, a ground that holds 13,000. On the scoreboard, Rio Preto led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.