Match Report
In the standings it was Cabofriense 2nd on 21 points, Sampaio Corrêa RJ 3rd on 14 — separated by 7. Recent form told a different story for Sampaio Corrêa RJ: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Against a league average of 1.33 goals per team per game, Cabofriense ran at 1.7 scored and 1 conceded, Sampaio Corrêa RJ at 1 and 0.9.
Estádio Alair Côrrea staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,200. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Cabofriense: Gustavo Coutinho (74'), Alix (34') · Sampaio Corrêa RJ: Alexandro (32')
Key stats
Possession: Cabofriense 46% · Sampaio Corrêa RJ 54% · Total shots: 16-10 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 6-0