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The Acre native didn’t start his campaign well. On Saturday afternoon (4), the Independence was surpassed by Guaporé-RO 1-0, in a match valid for the opening round of Group A2. The match was held at the Cassolão Stadium, in Rolim de Moura, in the interior of .
The only goal of the game came in the 39th minute of the first half. After a precise cross in the area, striker Gabriel Cassimiro appeared unmarked at the second post and headed firmly to find the net, without giving the Tricolor de Aço goalkeeper a chance to save.
Tricolor de Aço players tried to react, but didn’t find the net/ Photo: Instagram
Ineffective pressure
In the second stage, Independência returned with a more offensive stance and tried to seek a draw. The Acre team created opportunities and put pressure on the home team, but failed to finish and were unable to convert the volume of play into goals. With the final whistle, the team from Rondônia secured the three points and the provisional leadership of the group.
Independência loses 1-0 to Guaporé in its debut in Series D/ Photo: Instagram
Scenario in Group A2
The setback puts Independência in an uncomfortable situation at the beginning of the competition. Occupying sixth and last place in the group, the club now focuses on preparing for the next round, where they will need to score to avoid falling further behind the leaders. Guaporé celebrates its positive start in front of its fans, adding the first three points on the leaderboard.
