RECIFE (Interstat) — Novorizontino defeated Nautico 2-0 on Thursday at Estádio Eládio de Barros Carvalho in Recife, Brazil. Nautico was the home team, and Novorizontino was the visiting team. Nicolas Careca opened the scoring in the 7th minute, and Romulo added a goal for Novorizontino. Luis Oyama recorded an assist. Novorizontino improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Nautico fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. Reidiney was booked in the 18th minute, Betao in the 21st, Junior Todinho in the 25th, Leo Indio in the 45th-plus-2, and Leo Naldi in the 64th. Novorizontino used substitutions involving Matheus Bianqui, Robson, Reidiney, Gabriel Bahia and Nicolas Careca. Nautico used substitutions involving Junior Todinho, Leo Indio, Derek, Samuel Felix and Arnaldo. Romulo played 90 minutes and scored, Nicolas Careca played 59 minutes and scored, and Luis Oyama played 90 minutes and assisted.