Match Report
Maringá, 2nd on 3 points, faced an 18-point deficit to Volta Redonda (16th, 21). The last five rounds placed Maringá no better than 20th for form, against 2nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.5/0.5 for Maringá and 0.68/1.32 for Volta Redonda (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
Maringá had drawn three in a row. From the last five rounds, Maringá held 4 points of 15 and Volta Redonda 12.
Estádio Regional Willie Davids staged the fixture, a ground that holds 21,600. On the scoreboard, Maringá led 3-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 4-0.
Goal scorers
Maringá: Caique Calito (15'), Wendel Lomar (36'), Caique Calito (42'), Raí (76')
Key stats
Possession: Maringá 53% · Volta Redonda 47% · Total shots: 20-9 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 4-8