Match Report
Ribeira Brava went into the game 2nd in the table on 1 points; Brito sat 9th on 8 — a 7-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Ribeira Brava: only 12th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1/1 for Ribeira Brava and 1/1.17 for Brito (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.24.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Ribeira Brava. Over the last five, Ribeira Brava had taken 0 of 15 points to Brito's 9.
The match was played at Estádio do Centro Desportivo da Madeira (capacity 2,500). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Brito led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-3.
Goal scorers
Ribeira Brava: Rudy Monteiro (61'), Rudy Monteiro (69') · Brito: Miguel Dias (39'), Tiago Sousa (86'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Ribeira Brava 48% · Brito 52% · Total shots: 6-19 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 4-4