The match was played at Estadio dos Platanos in Santa Cruz do Sul. The final score provides the clearest summary: both sides scored twice, and neither created a decisive margin on the scoreboard. Half-time parity meant the second period began with the contest level, and the full-time result confirmed the draw.
Standings stats place Santa Cruz RS fourth with 25 points from 15 games, while Caxias Do Sul were fifth with 24. Santa Cruz's listed home record was four wins and three draws from seven; Caxias' away record was two wins, three draws and two defeats in seven. Their adjacent positions and narrow points gap put the draw in sharp focus in the league picture.
The main highlights were the 1-1 interval and 2-2 finish. That scoreline offers a concise summary of a close contest, with the final result reflecting no separation between the teams.