Vera Cruz 1-0 Independente-RJ in the Carioca, Série C, round 1.

Vera Cruz won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–L–W), scoring 11 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 1 time: Vera Cruz 1 win, Independente-RJ 0, 0 draws.