Botafogo achieved a significant win against Vasco da Gama this Saturday, as part of the 13th round of the Brasileirao. The opening goal was scored by Arthur Cabral just two minutes into the second half, setting the tone for the remainder of the match. Nathan Fernandes extended the lead and sealed the game with a second goal at the 32nd minute of the same half.
Arthur Cabral was the standout player, not only scoring a goal but also testing the opposition’s goalkeeper with four shots throughout the match.
Vasco’s goalkeeper, Léo Jardim, had to make several crucial saves during the game, but ultimately, his efforts were not enough to prevent the defeat.
Fernando Diniz Silva, the head coach of Vasco, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Léo Jardim in goal and a defensive line that included Paulo Henrique and Lucas Pitón.
Cláudio Da Silva’s Botafogo team set up in a similar 4-5-1 formation, with John as the goalkeeper. The defensive quartet comprised Vitinho, Kaio Pantaleão, Alexander Barboza, and Alex Telles, while the midfield was bolstered by Gregore and Marlon Freitas.
The game was officiated by referee Anderson Daronco at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha.
Looking ahead, Vasco da Gama will face Juventude in their next league match, while Botafogo will host Vitória.
This result leaves Botafogo with 13 points, placing them 14th in the standings, whereas Vasco remains fifth with 21 points.
Substitutions for Vasco da Gama
52’ 2T – Lucas Freitas out for Mateus Carvalho
60’ 2T – Philippe Coutinho out for Alex Teixeira
Cards for Vasco da Gama:
41’ 1T – Lucas Freitas (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
41’ 2T – Benjamín Garré (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Substitutions for Botafogo
61’ 2T – Jefferson Savarino out for Joaquín Correa
74’ 2T – Arthur Cabral out for Nathan Fernandes
81’ 2T – Artur out for Santiago Rodríguez, Nuno Moreira out for GB, Pablo Vegetti out for Benjamín Garré, Álvaro Montoro out for Newton, Rayan Vitor out for David
Cards for Botafogo:
3’ 1T – Alexander Barboza (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
1’ 2T – Álvaro Montoro (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)