Match Report
In the standings it was Botafogo PB 9th on 29 points, FC Atlético Cearense 17th on 19 — separated by 10. Botafogo PB's recent output lagged their position: 21st on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. Against a league average of 1.17 goals per team per game, Botafogo PB ran at 0.89 scored and 0.68 conceded, FC Atlético Cearense at 0.89 and 1.84.
The venue was Estádio José Américo de Almeida Filho in Joao Pessoa, with room for 25,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Botafogo PB led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.