Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Náutico (16th, 44 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Oeste (20th, 29 pts). On the form table Oeste stood 11th over the last five rounds, despite being 20th overall. Against a league average of 1.08 goals per team per game, Náutico ran at 0.92 scored and 1.11 conceded, Oeste at 0.74 and 1.58.
Náutico's unbeaten run stood at 7.
The venue was Itaipava Arena Pernambuco in Recife, with room for 46,154 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Náutico led 3-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-1.