In a gripping match held on Saturday in the 8th round of the Brasileirao, Botafogo clinched three valuable points as they triumphed over RB Bragantino with a 2-1 scoreline.
Botafogo took an early lead just 7 minutes into the game with a penalty converted by Alex Telles. However, the home team responded quickly, equalizing in the 14th minute through Lucas Barbosa’s well-placed shot from open play. The decisive moment came in the 71st minute when Alexander Barboza scored with a header, securing the victory for Botafogo.
Botafogo nearly doubled their lead earlier in the match, but Álvaro Montoro’s powerful strike struck the post at the 17-minute mark, keeping the game tight.
Despite RB Bragantino’s persistent efforts, including 17 total shots with 10 on target, they found the back of the net only once. Star player Lucas Barbosa stood out, contributing 1 goal and making 5 attempts on goal.
Defensively, Alexander Barboza played a critical role for Botafogo, scoring once and clearing 6 balls from the danger area.
RB Bragantino’s coach, Vágner Carmo Mancini, deployed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Cleiton in the goal, supported by defenders José Hurtado, Alix Vinicius, Gustavo Marques, and Juninho Capixaba. The midfield included Matheus Fernandes, Gabriel, Lucas Barbosa, Rodriguinho, and Henry Mosquera, with Eduardo Sasha leading the attack.
Botafogo, managed by Martín Anselmi, lined up in a classic 4-4-2 formation, with Raul Steffens in goal, supported by Mateo Ponte, Nahuel Ferraresi, Alexander Barboza, and Alex Telles in defense. The midfield included Danilo, Matheus Martins, Álvaro Montoro, and Santiago Rodríguez, while Júnior Santos and Joaquín Correa comprised the forward pair.
The referee overseeing the match at the Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques was Lucas Casagrande.
Looking ahead, RB Bragantino will face Flamengo in their next fixture. Meanwhile, Botafogo will travel to meet Athletico Paranaense.
Following this encounter, RB Bragantino finds themselves 12th in the league table with 8 points, while Botafogo sits in 15th place with 6 points.
Substitutions for RB Bragantino
55’ 2T – Rodriguinho replaced by Gustavinho
67’ 2T – Henry Mosquera and Matheus Fernandes off for José María Herrera and Ignacio Sosa respectively.
79’ 2T – Gabriel substituted for Davi Gomes and Eduardo Sasha for Isidro Pitta.
Yellow Cards for RB Bragantino:
37’ 1T – Juninho Capixaba (Unsporting behavior) and 29’ 2T – Alix Vinicius (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Botafogo
45’ 2T – Alex Telles off for Vitinho and Júnior Santos for Lucas Villalba.
59’ 2T – Santiago Rodríguez replaced by Allan.
70’ 2T – Nahuel Ferraresi substituted for Gabriel Justino.
83’ 2T – Matheus Martins off for Edenílson.
Yellow Cards for Botafogo:
35’ 1T – Santiago Rodríguez (Unsporting behavior), 38’ 2T – Matheus Martins (Time-wasting), and 45’ 2T – Edenílson (Unsporting behavior)