Match Report
The table read 2nd (Náutico, 8 pts) against 4th (Brusque, 6 pts), 2 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Náutico: only 21st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 0.83/1 for Náutico and 1/1.33 for Brusque (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.
Estádio Eládio de Barros Carvalho in Recife staged the fixture, a ground that holds 22,856. On the scoreboard, Náutico led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.