In a match filled with excitement and near misses, Botafogo secured a 3-2 victory over Grêmio at Engenhão Stadium. The hosts, guided by manager Davide Ancelotti, displayed their attacking prowess, leaving their opponents struggling to respond in a thrilling contest. Despite goals from André Henrique (3” 2T) and Carlos Vinicius (44” 2T) for the team led by Luiz Venker Menezes, Botafogo celebrated with strikes from Cuiabano (15” 1T), Artur (18” 1T), and Fernando Marçal (37” 2T).
Early on, Jefferson Savarino nearly opened the scoring for Botafogo at 14 minutes, but his shot struck the post, keeping the match goalless temporarily.
Cuiabano emerged as the standout performer of the match, contributing significantly to Botafogo’s win with an impressive goal.
Additionally, Carlos Vinicius of Grêmio shone brightly at the Engenhão, netting one goal and attempting three shots on target.
Coach Davide Ancelotti opted for a 4-2-4 formation, featuring Léo Linck in goal; Vitinho, Cuiabano, Alexander Barboza, and David Ricardo in defense; Marlon Freitas and Danilo Barbosa in midfield; and Artur, Jefferson Savarino, Joaquín Correa, and Kadir Barría in the attack.
Meanwhile, Luiz Venker Menezes’ lineup took the field employing a 4-4-2 system with Tiago Volpi guarding the goal; Marcos Rocha, Marlon, Lucas Esteves, and Gustavo Martins in defense; Gustavo Cuéllar, Edenílson, Dodi, and Erick Noriega in the middle; alongside forwards Alysson Edward and André Henrique.
The referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima officiated the match at Engenhão Stadium.
In their following fixtures, Botafogo will face Corinthians away, while Grêmio will host Palmeiras at home.
With this victory, Botafogo accumulates 58 points, positioning themselves in fifth place, while Grêmio remains at 43 points in twelfth position in the standings.
Substitutions for Botafogo
27” 1T – Danilo Barbosa was substituted for Newton
54” 2T – Joaquín Correa went off for Jordan Barrera and Kadir Barría was replaced by Arthur Cabral
77” 2T – Jefferson Savarino was taken off for Álvaro Montoro and Artur made way for Fernando Marçal
Yellow Cards for Botafogo:
31” 2T – Vitinho and 33” 2T – Jefferson Savarino
Substitutions for Grêmio
45” 2T – Lucas Esteves off for Franco Cristaldo and Alysson Edward substituted for Cristian Pavón
67” 2T – Edenílson was replaced by Alexander Aravena
72” 2T – Erick Noriega off for Viery
73” 2T – André Henrique substituted by Carlos Vinicius
Yellow Cards for Grêmio:
4” 2T – Erick Noriega, 13” 2T – Dodi, 27” 2T – Marlon, and 32” 2T – Gustavo Martins