24.11.2012 Asa - Regatas CRB 20:20

Bra. Serie B

11/24 19:20

ASA - CRB

ASA (+0)

2.11

On the first sight this is just a game between team that has no worries on 12th place and team that fights for life in this round. But don't be fooled by the odds and the line. This is big rivalry between this two clubs, they play in same state championship and this season CRB won that championship, and after they won it, fans of CRB demolished part of the ASA stadium and set on fire ASA flag. Yes, and that is not end of it. Few days ago there was story that Federation Football of Alagoana state, said to the ASA board to let CRB win and have again 2 clubs from that state in Serie B next season. But ASA board said to the players: "Extra bonus wage, if you win against CRB and relegate them to Serie C". Also tickets are 50% of the price, women and children for free, and to opposite fans ticket is 8.000 Brazilian $ (to home fans is 10$). ASA coach will be without midfielder Lucas (22/1) who signed with Mogi Mirim, but he will have back in team defenders Audalio (33/2) and Chiquino Baiano (30/4) recovered after injuries.
CRB as I said fight for life. Calculation is easy: they need to WIN at any cost and wait 2/3 team to lose (Bragantino, Guarani or Guarantingueta). Not an easy task. Coach will miss two players: midfielder M.Guerreiro (13/0) and midfielder Mineiro (2/0).

I like this story, ASA at home and fact that CRB players will listen to other results. So if some of the teams start winning they could lose motivation.

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