CRUZ ALTA, Rio Grande do Sul (Interstat) — GA Farroupilha defeated Cruz A. Monday, using a 68th-minute goal to secure the only score of the match. The visitors broke through after a scoreless first half and held firm through the remaining minutes, while Cruz A. pressed for an equalizer without success. Farroupilha now stands at three wins, one loss and one draw in this competition and across all competitions. Cruz A. moved to two wins and two losses in this competition and across all competitions. Farroupilha’s recent form included a 1-0 home win over Riograndense, a 2-2 draw at Panambi, a 2-1 home win over SC Rio Grande and a 4-0 loss at Real SC. Cruz A. previously beat Panambi 2-0 at home, lost 1-0 at Riograndense and won 3-0 at EC Novo Horizonte. The match remained tight after the goal, with Farroupilha protecting its advantage and Cruz A. unable to find a response before the final whistle.