Match Report
The table read 14th (Guarani, 12 pts) against 5th (XV de Piracicaba, 23 pts), 11 points apart. Guarani's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Guarani 2 scored and 1.43 conceded per game, XV de Piracicaba 1.14 and 1.21, with the league averaging 1.33.
Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Guarani, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for XV de Piracicaba.
Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa staged the fixture, a ground that holds 29,130. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Guarani: Ricardinho (47')
Key stats
Possession: Guarani 53% · XV de Piracicaba 47% · Total shots: 7-9 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 5-3




