This Saturday, Botafogo delivered a significant performance as they triumphed over their arch-rivals Vasco da Gama, solidifying their position in the league. The match, played at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, saw Arthur Cabral score the opening goal just two minutes into the second half, followed by Nathan Fernandes adding another goal in the 32nd minute.
Arthur Cabral stood out as the player of the match, not only scoring the first goal but also taking 4 shots on target during the game. Meanwhile, Botafogo’s goalkeeper, John, showcased his skills with 5 crucial saves that kept Vasco from finding the back of the net.
Fernando Diniz Silva, the manager of Vasco, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Léo Jardim in goal, and a defensive line made up of Paulo Henrique, João Victor, Lucas Freitas, and Lucas Pitón. The midfield was reinforced by Tchê Tchê, Hugo Moura, Rayan Vitor, Philippe Coutinho, and Nuno Moreira, while Pablo Vegetti led the attack.
On the other hand, Botafogo, managed by Cláudio Da Silva, also used a 4-5-1 setup with John as the keeper and a backline of Vitinho, Kaio Pantaleão, Alexander Barboza, and Alex Telles. Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur, Jefferson Savarino, and Álvaro Montoro filled the midfield positions, with Arthur Cabral spearheading the attack.
The referee for the match was Anderson Daronco, who maintained control over the fast-paced game.
Following this pivotal match, Vasco da Gama is set to face Juventude away, while Botafogo will host Vitória in their next match. With this win, Botafogo now sits at 13 points, placing them 14th in the league, whereas Vasco remains with 21 points, positioned in fifth place.
Substitutions for Vasco da Gama
52’ 2H – Lucas Freitas substituted by Mateus Carvalho
60’ 2H – Philippe Coutinho substituted by Alex Teixeira
Yellow Cards for Vasco da Gama:
41’ 1H – Lucas Freitas (Unsporting behavior)
41’ 2H – Benjamín Garré (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Botafogo
61’ 2H – Jefferson Savarino substituted by Joaquín Correa
74’ 2H – Arthur Cabral substituted by Nathan Fernandes
81’ 2H – Various substitutions: Artur for Santiago Rodríguez, Nuno Moreira for GB, Pablo Vegetti for Benjamín Garré, Álvaro Montoro for Newton, Rayan Vitor for David
Yellow Cards for Botafogo:
3’ 1H – Alexander Barboza (Unsporting behavior)
1’ 2H – Álvaro Montoro (Unsporting behavior)