NOVA IGUAÇU (Interstat) — Artsul and Nova Cidade played to a 1-1 draw Friday at Estádio Nivaldo Pereira, with a late goal denying the hosts victory. Artsul opened the scoring in the second minute and held the lead deep into the second half. Nova Cidade equalized in the 84th minute, securing a road point. The home side could not hold on. The result leaves Nova Cidade with one win, no losses and two draws in this competition and overall. Artsul is now without a win, with one loss and two draws in this competition and overall. Nova Cidade previously beat Campo Grande 3-0 at home and drew 0-0 at Audax RJ. Artsul had drawn 1-1 at Goncalense and lost 4-3 at home to Serrano FC. The visitors remain unbeaten this season, while Artsul continues to search for its first victory. The match was played in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro.