Match Report
Portuguesa RJ, 5th with 23 points, sat 18 points above Nacional PR (7th, 5). Nacional PR had been under-performing their position — 60th on five-round form against 7th in the table. Against a league average of 1.34 goals per team per game, Nacional PR ran at 0.64 scored and 3.21 conceded, Portuguesa RJ at 1.5 and 0.79.
11 games without a win framed Nacional PR's arrival.
The venue was Sohar Club Stadium, with room for 24,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Portuguesa RJ led 3-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Portuguesa RJ: Adriano (64'), Adriano (45'), Muniz (26'), Adriano (90'), Chay (38')
Key stats
Possession: Nacional PR 41% · Portuguesa RJ 59% · On target: 4-9 · Corners: 6-6