Match Report
In the standings it was Goiás 12th on 36 points, Vila Nova 4th on 44 — separated by 8. In league terms the two rates read 0.96/1.19 for Goiás and 1.42/1.15 for Vila Nova (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.15.
5 games without a win framed Goiás's arrival. Vila Nova's unbeaten run stood at 10, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Over the last five, Goiás had taken 1 of 15 points to Vila Nova's 11.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Goiás have 1 win to Vila Nova's 7, with 4 draws, at 1.42 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 42% of the wins in this matchup. These meetings skew tight — only 17% saw more than two goals.
Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro, capacity 12,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Goiás: Anselmo Ramon (79')
Key stats
Possession: Goiás 35% · Vila Nova 65% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 4-5