Match Report
Nova Iguaçu, 7th on 15 points, faced a 15-point deficit to Portuguesa (1st, 30). Nova Iguaçu had been under-performing their position — 41st on five-round form against 7th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.57/0.93 for Portuguesa and 0.93/1.14 for Nova Iguaçu (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.16.
Estádio Dr. Oswaldo Teixeira Duarte staged the fixture, a ground that holds 21,004. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Nova Iguaçu: Sidney Pages (85')
Key stats
Possession: Portuguesa 50% · Nova Iguaçu 50% · Total shots: 7-9 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-4