In a thrilling encounter on the 17th matchday of the Brasileirao, Botafogo and Corinthians ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the Engenhão Stadium.
Botafogo took the lead in the first half with a goal from Arthur Cabral in the 24th minute. However, Corinthians equalized late in the game when Memphis Depay found the net in the 37th minute of the second half.
The standout performer of the match was Memphis Depay, who not only scored the equalizing goal but also had two shots on target throughout the game.
Botafogo’s goalkeeper John also had a remarkable performance, making five critical saves to keep his team in the match.
Botafogo’s head coach, Davide Ancelotti, deployed a 4-5-1 formation featuring John in goal; a defensive line of Mateo Ponte, Kaio Pantaleão, Alexander Barboza, and Alex Telles; a midfield composed of Allan, Newton, Nathan Fernandes, Joaquín Correa, and Álvaro Montoro; with Arthur Cabral leading the attack.
On the other hand, Corinthians’ manager Dorival Júnior opted for a 4-3-3 setup, with Hugo Souza guarding the net; Léo Mana, João Pedro, Cacá, and Fabrizio Angileri in defense; a midfield trio of Charles, Raniele, and Luiz Gustavo; and a forward line of André Carrillo, Ángel Romero, and Talles Magno.
Referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima oversaw the encounter at Engenhão Stadium.
Looking ahead, Botafogo will next face Cruzeiro at home, while Corinthians will host Fortaleza. This result leaves Botafogo in fifth place with 26 points while Corinthians sits in eighth with 21 points in the standings.
Substitutions for Botafogo
62’ 2H – Nathan Fernandes out for Santiago Rodríguez and Joaquín Correa out for Jefferson Savarino.
76’ 2H – Mateo Ponte was replaced by Vitinho and Alex Telles by Cuiabano.
86’ 2H – Álvaro Montoro was substituted off for Jordan Barrera.
Yellow Cards for Botafogo
12’ 2H Alexander Barboza (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 28’ 2H Mateo Ponte (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 48’ 2H Allan (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Corinthians
45’ 2H – Léo Mana out for Matheuzinho, Charles out for Breno Bidon, Luiz Gustavo out for Memphis Depay and Ángel Romero off for Yuri Alberto.
73’ 2H – Talles Magno was substituted for Matheus Bidu.
Yellow Cards for Corinthians
46’ 1H João Pedro (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 40’ 2H Fabrizio Angileri (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 42’ 2H Dorival Júnior (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)