Match Report
In the standings it was Perolas Negras 8th on 8 points, Nova Iguaçu 5th on 20 — separated by 12. Recent form told a different story for Perolas Negras: only 63rd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 8th. Scoring rates set the scale: Perolas Negras 0.64 scored and 1.64 conceded per game, Nova Iguaçu 0.93 and 1, with the league averaging 1.16.
The match was played at Estádio do Trabalhador (capacity 7,400). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Nova Iguaçu: Lucas Duarte (66')
Key stats
Possession: Perolas Negras 58% · Nova Iguaçu 42% · Total shots: 11-6 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 3-3