América Mineiro beat Ponte Preta 2-0. They controlled the game from start to finish, with 79% possession and 35 shots. The goals came after half-time, after a frustrating first 45 minutes.
Willian opened the scoring in the 47th minute, turning in Fernando Elizari's assist. Rodrigo Piñeiro added the second in the 59th, set up by Tobías Ostchega. Ponte Preta's Gabriel was booked in stoppage time.
The stats underline a dominant display: América had 12 shots on target and created six big chances. Ponte Preta's goalkeeper made 10 saves to keep the score down. Despite the visitors' limited threat, América needed two quick goals to settle it.
