Match Report
Criciuma U20, 18th on 17 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Vasco da Gama U20 (2nd, 36). Recent form told a different story for Vasco da Gama U20: only 14th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.89/1 for Vasco da Gama U20 and 1.26/2.11 for Criciuma U20 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.57.
Criciuma U20 had lost three in a row. Recent form was uneven: 7/15 points for Vasco da Gama U20, 1/15 for Criciuma U20.
Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, capacity 21,880, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Vasco da Gama U20: Juninho (30') · Criciuma U20: Ruan Carvalho (33'), Ruan Carvalho (86')
Key stats
Possession: Vasco da Gama U20 61% · Criciuma U20 39% · Total shots: 15-11 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 12-4