Estrela do Norte and Riva shared the points in their Capixaba B meeting on Saturday, the match finishing 1:1. The result keeps the hosts top of the table with an unbeaten record intact.
Both sides came into the game having played eight matches. Estrela do Norte sat first with twenty-two points from seven wins and a draw, while Riva occupied third place on seventeen points.
The visitors had won the reverse fixture earlier this month, beating Estrela do Norte 2:0 on July 12th. That result made this evening's draw a fairer outcome, even if it extended the hosts' unbeaten run to nine.
Estrela do Norte's recent form has been dominant — five wins in their last five games before this match, including a 5:0 victory over Pinheirinho. Riva showed similar consistency, winning four of their previous five outings.
What the 1:1 scoreline means for the table is straightforward. Estrela do Norte remain clear leaders with a five-point gap over their nearest rivals, while Riva stay in third, unable to close the distance to the top spot.