Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Brasil de Pelotas (12th, 49 pts) held a 20-point advantage over Oeste (20th, 29 pts). Oeste's recent output outran their position: 11th on form over five rounds, 20th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.74/1.58 for Oeste and 0.82/0.87 for Brasil de Pelotas (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.08.
A win had eluded Oeste for 15 matches. Oeste had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Brasil de Pelotas, 10.
The venue was Estádio Municipal dos Amaros in Itapolis, with room for 31,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Oeste led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.