Match Report
In the standings it was Rio Branco 2nd on 11 points, Macapá 3rd on 6 — separated by 5. Macapá had been under-performing their position — 42nd on five-round form against 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Rio Branco 2.17 scored and 1.17 conceded per game, Macapá 1.17 and 2.67, with the league averaging 1.32.
Arena Acreana staged the fixture, a ground that holds 13,700. Rio Branco led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Rio Branco: Mateus Oliveira (10'), Welton Heleno (16'), Welton Heleno (47'), Joel (66') · Macapá: Maranhão (85')
Key stats
Possession: Rio Branco 48% · Macapá 52% · Total shots: 15-5 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 7-0