Match Report
São Bernardo U20 went into the game 2nd in the table on 4 points; Portuguesa Santista U20 sat 3rd on 3 — a 1-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Portuguesa Santista U20: only 71st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Against a league average of 1.53 goals per team per game, São Bernardo U20 ran at 0.67 scored and 1.33 conceded, Portuguesa Santista U20 at 1 and 1.33.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on São Bernardo U20.
Estádio Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,200. 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
São Bernardo U20: G. Santana (81')
Key stats
Possession: São Bernardo U20 57% · Portuguesa Santista U20 43% · Total shots: 16-7 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 8-3