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Late Goal Secures Draw: Botafogo SP and Operário-PR Battle to Stalemate
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo – Botafogo SP and Operário-PR played to a draw in a match filled with cards and tension at the Arena NicNet. Operário-PR dominated possession with 56% compared to Botafogo SP’s 44%.
The first half was marred by fouls and bookings, with five yellow cards issued before the break, three for Botafogo SP and two for Operário-PR. Daniel Amorim put Operário-PR ahead just before halftime, assisted by Neto Paraiba.
In the second half, a goal by Marquinho for Botafogo SP was disallowed by VAR due to an offside. Botafogo SP fought hard to equalize and finally succeeded through Jefferson Nem in the 85th minute, assisted by Jhony Douglas, sparking jubilation among the home fans. Despite late attempts by Operário-PR, the score remained unchanged, resulting in a draw that may feel insufficient for both teams. Operário-PR created more attacking threat, with 16 total shots (5 on target) compared to Botafogo SP’s 6 shots (1 on target). Referee Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes had a busy night, sanctioning a total of 28 fouls (13 for Botafogo SP and 15 for Operário-PR) and showing 7 yellow cards.
Substitutions operario-pr: at minute 46 Daniel Amorim came in and Vinicius Mingotti went out., at minute 46 J. Zuluaga came in and Thiago Medeiros went out., at minute 69 Pedro Vilhena came in and Kaua Gomes went out., at minute 76 Rodrigo Rodrigues came in and Kleiton went out., at minute 82 Neto Paraiba came in and Thiaguinho went out.
Substitutions botafogo sp: at minute 46 Wesley Dias came in and Jhony Douglas went out., at minute 46 R. Carrillo came in and Guilherme Queiroz went out., at minute 73 Gabriel Barros came in and Robinho went out., at minute 73 Wallison came in and Jeferson went out., at minute 82 Matheus Barbosa came in and Matheus Regis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo SP
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