Match Report
Ituano U20 went into the game 4th in the table on 30 points; Portuguesa U20 sat 3rd on 31 — a 1-point gap. Ituano U20 had been under-performing their position — 13th on five-round form against 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.47/0.8 for Ituano U20 and 2.2/1 for Portuguesa U20 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Ituano U20 entered with four wins in a row, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Momentum sat with Portuguesa U20, winners of their last four.
Campo Auxiliar Dr. Novelli Junior staged the fixture, a ground that holds 18,560. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Ituano U20: Lucas Soares Stefanello (23') · Portuguesa U20: Jeverson Felix Batista (52'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Ituano U20 55% · Portuguesa U20 45% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 3-4