Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — EC São José 3rd with 24 points, Rio Grande 14th with 7, 17 apart. Rio Grande's recent output outran their position: 10th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.9/2.6 for Rio Grande and 3.7/0.7 for EC São José (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Rio Grande entered with three losses in a row. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for EC São José, having scored in 11 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Rio Grande held 3 points of 15 and EC São José 12.
Estádio Arthur Lawson in Rio Grande hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: EC São José led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-3.


