After losing 1-0 in the earlier meeting between the sides, CS Alagoano AL produced the right response on home ground in Maceio. They established control before the interval with two goals and never let Betim Futebol MG back into the contest. Two more after half-time completed a one-sided result and gave the home crowd the clearest of highlights.
The score also stood out against the teams' recent form. Alagoano had taken two wins, one draw and two defeats from their previous five matches, while Betim had won three of five coming into this game. On the night, though, that recent background mattered little once the hosts moved ahead.
The key stats of the contest were simple and decisive: a 2-0 advantage by half-time, a 4-0 margin by full-time, and a clean sheet for the home side. In summary, this was a strong Serie D statement from Alagoano, who turned the tie firmly in their favor with four unanswered goals.