Match Report
In the standings it was Cuiabá 10th on 43 points, Náutico 14th on 38 — separated by 5. Cuiabá's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 10th in the table. Against a league average of 1.17 goals per team per game, Cuiabá ran at 1.03 scored and 0.76 conceded, Náutico at 1.21 and 1.24.
R. Rodrigues de Oliveira Junior officiated: 43 games logged, averaging 1.9 yellow cards each. The match was played at Arena Pantanal (capacity 42,968). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Cuiabá led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Cuiabá: Lorenzo Silva Martins (33'), Kauan (52'), Kauan (63')
Key stats
Possession: Cuiabá 44% · Náutico 56% · Total shots: 28-12 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 7-4