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Botafogo Edges Out LDU de Quito in Hard-Fought Match
Rio de Janeiro played host to a tightly contested match at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, where Botafogo secured a victory against LDU de Quito. The match, a Round of 16 fixture in the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores, saw Botafogo take an early lead with a goal from Artur in the 1st minute, assisted by Alex Telles.
The game was marked by a high number of fouls, with LDU de Quito committing 17 and Botafogo 5, reflecting the intensity of the play. Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan issued a total of four yellow cards: one to Botafogo (Marcal) and three to LDU de Quito (R. Mina, F. Cornejo, and C. Gruezo).
Despite an even split in possession (50% for each team), LDU de Quito attempted more shots (12) than Botafogo (8), although both teams managed to get three shots on target. Corner kicks were also closely contested, with a slight advantage for LDU de Quito (4) over Botafogo (3). Artur’s early goal proved enough to secure Botafogo’s victory in this first leg of the knockout stage.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 37 David Ricardo came in and Marcal went out., at minute 62 A. Montoro came in and J. Correa went out., at minute 62 Artur came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 71 J. Savarino came in and Nathan Fernandes went out., at minute 71 Danilo came in and Allan went out.
Substitutions ldu de quito: at minute 70 F. Cornejo came in and A. Alvarado went out., at minute 71 J. Medina came in and M. Estrada went out., at minute 76 R. Mina came in and D. Aimar went out., at minute 85 B. J. Ramirez Leon came in and Y. H. Erique Villigua went out., at minute 85 L. Alzugaray came in and L. Pastran went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
LDU de Quito
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