Cardozo Moreira maintained their winning momentum with a 3-0 victory away to Buzeus in the second round of Carioca B2 Group Stage on Saturday. The result leaves the visitors top of the table with six points from two games, while the hosts remain winless at the bottom.
Cardozo Moreira have now won both matches of the competition, having previously edged Buzeus 2-1 back in July. Buzeus, by contrast, have suffered defeats in both of their outings so far this season, including that earlier encounter.
The home side have failed to take any points from their opening fixtures, sitting in 12th place with zero points. Their record includes losses to Rio de Janeiro and now Cardozo Moreira, with only two games played.
For Cardozo Moreira, the away win keeps them on course at the summit of the group. They have won both matches without conceding in this fixture, having also taken all three points from their opening game against Paduano.
The result means Cardozo Moreira have one foot ahead of their opponents in the standings, while Buzeus face a difficult path to recovery after two consecutive defeats.
