SAO JOAO DEL REI, Brazil (Interstat) — Sao Joao del Rei scored in the fourth minute and made that goal stand Friday for a 1-0 home victory over Paracatu. The early strike proved enough as Paracatu could not find an equalizer. Sao Joao del Rei protected its narrow lead through the second half. Paracatu was reduced to 10 men in the 65th minute when it received a red card. Sao Joao del Rei then received a red card in the 90th minute. Both teams finished with 10 players. The win gave Sao Joao del Rei a 1-0 record in the competition and a 1-0 mark across all competitions. Paracatu dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The result marked the season opener in Mineiro 3 for both clubs. Paracatu will host Betim II next, while Sao Joao del Rei will visit Siderurgica. The match was played Friday.