Match Report
The table read 1st (Guarani U20, 6 pts) against 3rd (Nova Iguaçu U20, 4 pts), 2 points apart. Nova Iguaçu U20 had been under-performing their position — 58th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/0.67 for Guarani U20 and 0.67/0.67 for Nova Iguaçu U20 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.39.
Guarani U20 came in having won five on the spin, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Guarani U20 had banked 15 of the last 15 points on offer; Nova Iguaçu U20, 4.
The match was played at Estádio Municipal Dr. José Lancha Filho (capacity 18,000). It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Nova Iguaçu U20: Kaiky de Oliveira Cordeiro (86')
Key stats
Possession: Guarani U20 56% · Nova Iguaçu U20 44% · Total shots: 11-6 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 6-4


