Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 12 apiece, Monte Azul 15th and Juventus 2nd. Recent form told a different story for Monte Azul: only 23rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 15th. Against a league average of 1.19 goals per team per game, Monte Azul ran at 1.13 scored and 1.47 conceded, Juventus at 1.17 and 0.67.
A win had eluded Monte Azul for 7 matches. Juventus had gone 7 games without a win.
Estádio Otacília Patrício Arroyo staged the fixture, a ground that holds 11,109. On the scoreboard, Juventus led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Monte Azul: Luan (42') · Juventus: Vinicius Spaniol (1'), Paulinho (45'), Vinicius Spaniol (59')
Key stats
Possession: Monte Azul 57% · Juventus 43% · Total shots: 11-9 · On target: 6-6 · Corners: 9-5