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Criciúma Sets the Pace in Ribeirão Preto with Convincing Victory
In a match held at the Arena NicNet in Ribeirão Preto, Criciúma demonstrated their superiority by defeating Botafogo SP in a game corresponding to the Brazilian Serie B. From the start, Criciúma showed their offensive intentions. In the 6th minute, Diego Goncalves opened the scoring thanks to an assist from Jhonata Robert, setting the pace for the match.
The match was interrupted by several yellow cards, starting with Luiz Henrique from Criciúma in the 12th minute, followed by Benevenuto in the 33rd minute, also from Criciúma, and L. Maciel from Botafogo SP in the 34th minute. Despite Botafogo SP having a high ball possession of 56%, Criciúma managed to capitalize on their opportunities.
In the second half, Diego Goncalves reappeared in the 56th minute, extending the lead for Criciúma with no apparent assist, consolidating an outstanding performance. Botafogo SP, although trying to react with 15 total shots (4 on target), failed to convert their plays. Criciúma, with 13 shots (5 on target), showed greater effectiveness. The match, refereed by Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro, ended with a dominant Criciúma and a Botafogo SP struggling to find their game. Possession favored the home team, but the forcefulness and effectiveness of Criciúma were decisive in taking the victory.
Substitutions botafogo sp: at minute 46 Jeferson came in and Wallison went out., at minute 68 Robinho came in and Jonathan Cafu went out., at minute 69 L. Maciel came in and R. Carrillo went out., at minute 80 Jefferson Nem came in and Matheus Regis went out., at minute 80 Jean Victor came in and G. Risso went out.
Substitutions criciuma: at minute 46 Luiz Henrique came in and Yan Souto went out., at minute 46 Jhonata Robert came in and Leo Naldi went out., at minute 67 Diego Goncalves came in and Jean Carlos went out., at minute 71 Guilherme Lobo came in and Fellipe Mateus went out., at minute 84 Nicolas came in and O. Otusanya went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo SP
Criciuma
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