Match summary
The points were shared as Sport Recife and Vila Nova drew 1-1. It was goalless at half-time.
Janderson put Vila Nova ahead in the 59th minute and Perotti equalised with a header in the 78th minute.
Vila Nova had the better of the chances, with 1.64 expected goals (xG) from 16 shots to Sport Recife's 0.68 from 10. Both sides had a player sent off.