Match Report
The table read 1st (XV de Piracicaba, 17 pts) against 3rd (Sampaio Corrêa RJ, 12 pts), 5 points apart. Sampaio Corrêa RJ's recent output lagged their position: 62nd on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.56/0.89 for XV de Piracicaba and 0.89/1 for Sampaio Corrêa RJ (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.15.
Defeat had not touched XV de Piracicaba in 5 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Estádio Barão de Serra Negra, capacity 8,198, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
XV de Piracicaba: Antônio Gabriel (76')
Key stats
Possession: XV de Piracicaba 60% · Sampaio Corrêa RJ 40% · Total shots: 14-2 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 7-2