Match Report
Nova Mutum EC went into the game 2nd in the table on 27 points; Goianésia sat 5th on 21 — a 6-point gap. The last five rounds placed Goianésia no better than 42nd for form, against 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.29/0.79 for Nova Mutum EC and 1.07/1 for Goianésia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.25.
Defeat had not touched Goianésia in 10 games.
Estádio Valdir Doilho Wons in Nova Mutum staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Nova Mutum EC led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.