Match Report
In the standings it was Maranhão 6th on 14 points, Fortaleza 2nd on 8 — separated by 6. Fortaleza ranked just 14th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.75/1.63 for Maranhão and 1.13/1.25 for Fortaleza (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.16.
Estádio Municipal Nhozinho Santos in São Luís, capacity 11,429, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Fortaleza led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-2.