Match Report
CSA went into the game 8th in the table on 7 points; Vitória sat 6th on 6 — a 1-point gap. Recent form told a different story for CSA: only 15th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 8th. In league terms the two rates read 0.75/1.25 for CSA and 1.25/1.63 for Vitória (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.34.
Vitória had not lost in 14 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Over the last five, CSA had taken 5 of 15 points to Vitória's 11.
Estádio Rei Pelé in Maceio, capacity 4,000, hosted the game. CSA led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-1 full-time score.