The 34th round of the Brasileirao delivered a riveting encounter as Botafogo hosted Sport Recife at the Engenhão Stadium. Under the impressive guidance of coach Davide Ancelotti, Botafogo asserted dominance, ultimately securing a 3-2 victory. Kadir Barría showcased his exceptional talent with a brace, while Artur added another to the scoreline.
Sport Recife started strong with Léo Pereira finding the net early on (13’), followed by Rafael Thyere’s strike (27’). However, Botafogo quickly equalized as Artur scored at the 30-minute mark. The defining moment came in injury time when Kadir Barría netted a spectacular goal from the edge of the box, giving the home crowd a reason to celebrate.
Barría’s performance earned him the title of man of the match, as he not only scored two goals but also took three shots at the goal, demonstrating his attacking prowess. Léo Pereira of Sport Recife also enjoyed a good match, registering one goal and challenging the Botafogo defense with six attempts.
In terms of formations, Botafogo lined up in a 4-5-1 formation featuring goalkeeper Léo Linck. The defense comprised Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, and Alex Telles, with a midfield trio of Danilo, Marlon Freitas, and Artur, while Jefferson Savarino and Jeffinho supported Chris Ramos up front.
Sport Recife, under the management of César Lucena, opted for a similar setup, also employing a 4-5-1 scheme. Gabriel Vasconcelos guarded the net, supported by Aderlan, Rafael Thyere, Luan Cândido, and Igor Cariús in defense, while Christian Rivera, Lucas Kal, Matheusinho, and Lucas Lima formed the midfield, with Pablo leading the attack.
The match saw Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos officiate, navigating a game that was both intense and thrilling. With this result, Botafogo now holds 55 points, placing them fifth in the standings, while Sport Recife remains at the bottom with just 17 points.
Botafogo will face Grêmio in their next match at home, whereas Sport Recife will look to regroup as they host Vitória.
Substitutions for Botafogo
38’ 1T – Chris Ramos was substituted off for Kadir Barría
45’ 2T – Jeffinho came off for Jordan Barrera and Vitinho was replaced by Mateo Ponte
66’ 2T – Alex Telles left the field for Cuiabano, while Matheusinho and Lucas Kal went off for Hyoran and Sérgio Oliveira, respectively
77’ 2T – Jefferson Savarino was substituted for Álvaro Montoro, and Pablo was replaced by Romarinho
Yellow Cards for Botafogo:
23’ 1T – Alex Telles (Unsporting behavior), 50’ 2T – Kadir Barría (Removing his jersey), and 51’ 2T – Davide Ancelotti (Entering the field without referee permission)
Substitutions for Sport Recife
89’ 2T – Lucas Lima replaced by Chrystian Barletta and Léo Pereira came off for Kevyson
Yellow Cards for Sport Recife:
15’ 2T – Lucas Kal (Holding an opponent to prevent movement), 17’ 2T – Gabriel Vasconcelos (Delaying the game), 37’ 2T – Aderlan (Delaying the game), and 40’ 2T – Igor Cariús (Delaying the game)