Match Report
In the standings it was Portuguesa U20 1st on 9 points, Nova Mutum U20 2nd on 7 — separated by 2. Recent form told a different story for Nova Mutum U20: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Scoring rates set the scale: Portuguesa U20 3.33 scored and 0.33 conceded per game, Nova Mutum U20 3 and 1, with the league averaging 1.53.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Portuguesa U20.
Estádio Municipal Francisco Marques Figueira in Suzano staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,500. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-0.