Match Report
Portuguesa RJ went into the game 3rd in the table on 14 points; EC São José sat 4th on 13 — a 1-point gap. The last five rounds placed Portuguesa RJ no better than 52nd for form, against 3rd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.56/0.78 for Portuguesa RJ and 0.6/0.8 for EC São José (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.15.
9 matches unbeaten backed EC São José's arrival, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Over the last five, Portuguesa RJ had taken 5 of 15 points to EC São José's 11.
The venue was Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, with room for 20,113 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Portuguesa RJ 56% · EC São José 44% · Total shots: 16-12 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 3-3