BENTO GONÇALVES, Rio Grande do Sul (Interstat) — Brasil de Pelotas defeated Esportivo 2-0 on Saturday at Estádio Parque Esportivo Montanha dos Vinhedos. After a scoreless first half, Guilherme Garre scored in the 46th minute. Gabriel Morbeck added a goal in the 56th minute. Brasil de Pelotas scored twice after the break and held its advantage through the final whistle. Esportivo received a red card in the 87th minute. Brasil de Pelotas improved to 2-1 in the competition and 2-1 across all competitions. Esportivo moved to 1-1-1 in the competition and 1-1-1 across all competitions. Garre and Morbeck each played the full 90 minutes and scored once. Brasil de Pelotas’ previous results this season included a loss at GE Bage and a home win over GE Gloria. Esportivo had drawn at Aimore and beaten Gaucho earlier this season. No further scoring occurred. The visitors secured the win on the road in the closing stages.