Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Monsoon 1st with 28 points, São Gabriel 8th with 5, 23 apart. São Gabriel's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.43/0.71 for Monsoon and 0.5/2.43 for São Gabriel (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
Defeat had not touched Monsoon in 5 games. Monsoon had banked 11 of the last 15 points on offer; São Gabriel, 5.
The venue was Estádio Parque Esportivo Montanha dos Vinhedos, with room for 3,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Monsoon led 3-1 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 7-2.
Goal scorers
Monsoon: 7 goals with no recorded scorer · São Gabriel: 2 goals with no recorded scorer