Match Report
The table read 9th (Náutico, 25 pts) against 19th (Ferroviário, 15 pts), 10 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Ferroviário: only 25th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 19th. In league terms the two rates read 1.79/1.32 for Náutico and 1/2 for Ferroviário (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
8 games without a win framed Ferroviário's arrival.
The match was played at Estádio Eládio de Barros Carvalho (capacity 22,856). On the scoreboard, Náutico led 3-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 4-1.
Goal scorers
Náutico: Paulo Sérgio (26'), Marco Antônio (20'), Islan (44'), Marco Antônio (48') · Ferroviário: Ciel (54')
Key stats
Possession: Náutico 44% · Ferroviário 56% · Total shots: 19-12 · On target: 11-4 · Corners: 2-4