Match Report
12 points for Noroeste (2nd), 14 for Portuguesa RJ (3rd): a 2-point gap. Portuguesa RJ ranked just 52nd in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. Scoring rates set the scale: Noroeste 1.22 scored and 0.78 conceded per game, Portuguesa RJ 1.56 and 0.78, with the league averaging 1.15.
The venue was Estádio Dr. Alfredo de Castilho, with room for 18,840 spectators. On the scoreboard, Portuguesa RJ led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Noroeste: Marlyson (78') · Portuguesa RJ: Matheus Iacovelli (35'), Lohan (38'), Henrique Rocha (52')
Key stats
Possession: Noroeste 57% · Portuguesa RJ 43% · Total shots: 18-8 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 7-3