Match Report
Nova Iguaçu went into the game 3rd in the table on 7 points; Fluminense sat 1st on 15 — an 8-point gap. The last five rounds placed Nova Iguaçu no better than 16th for form, against 3rd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Nova Iguaçu 1.17 scored and 1 conceded per game, Fluminense 1.5 and 0.83, with the league averaging 1.29.
Defeat had not touched Nova Iguaçu in 7 games.
Estádio Jânio de Moraes staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. Nova Iguaçu led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 2-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Nova Iguaçu: Leonardo David (26'), Jorge Pedra (72') · Fluminense: Kevin Serna (54'), Everaldo (58'), Kevin Serna (79')
Key stats
Possession: Nova Iguaçu 38% · Fluminense 62% · Total shots: 4-20 · On target: 2-9 · Corners: 3-5




