Ponte Preta and Náutico drew 1-1 in the Brasileiro Série B. Náutico dominated possession and carved out the better chances, but it was Ponte Preta who took the lead. Benjamín Borasi's equaliser earned the visitors a share of the points.
Brandão put Ponte Preta ahead in the 40th minute, finishing off a David assist to make it 1-0. Náutico responded after the interval, with Benjamín Borasi levelling on 65 minutes. The game ended with two sendings-off, Patricio Núñez for a second yellow on 83 and Betão shown red on 90.
The visitors dominated the underlying numbers: 64% possession, 14 shots and 2.12 expected goals to Ponte Preta's 36%, 13 shots and 1.15. Ponte Preta hit the target more often, six shots to four, and claimed a solid point. Náutico missed three big chances and had to settle for a draw despite their superiority.
