Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — CRB 8th with 32 points, Ponte Preta 20th with 10, 22 apart. CRB's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 8th in the table.
Defeat had not touched CRB in 5 games. Ponte Preta entered with three losses in a row. Over the last five, CRB had taken 13 of 15 points to Ponte Preta's 6.
5 meetings are on record — 2 won by CRB, 3 by Ponte Preta, 0 drawn, at 2.6 goals per meeting.
Goal scorers
CRB: Mikael (45'), Mikael (57'), Luiz Phellype (90'), Luiz Phellype (80') · Ponte Preta: Elvis (33'), David da Hora (28')
Key stats
Possession: CRB 58% · Ponte Preta 42% · Total shots: 33-10 · On target: 11-4 · Corners: 12-5