Match Report
The table read 5th (Maringá, 8 pts) against 6th (Galo Maringá, 3 pts), 5 points apart. Galo Maringá's recent output lagged their position: 12th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.17 for Maringá and 0.83/2.17 for Galo Maringá (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.22.
Momentum sat with Maringá, winners of their last three. Defeat had followed defeat for Galo Maringá — four in succession. Over the last five, Maringá had taken 9 of 15 points to Galo Maringá's 3.
The match was played at Estádio Regional Willie Davids (capacity 21,600). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Maringá: Gabriel Souza (61'), Gabriel Souza (68')
Key stats
Possession: Maringá 62% · Galo Maringá 38% · Total shots: 15-9 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 8-3