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Botafogo SP Edges Out Velo Clube in Tight Encounter in Ribeirão Preto
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo – Botafogo SP secured a 1-0 victory over Velo Clube at the Arena NicNet in a closely fought match, part of Round 8 of the 2025 Paulista A1 Regular Season. Despite having less possession (45% compared to Velo Clube’s 55%), Botafogo proved more clinical in front of goal.
Alexandre Jesus scored the only goal of the game in the 41st minute, assisted by G. Risso. Velo Clube created more scoring opportunities, registering 12 shots (5 on target) compared to Botafogo’s 11 (4 on target). However, Botafogo’s efficiency proved decisive.
The match was a tense affair, with a total of 19 fouls and three yellow cards, two for Velo Clube and one for Botafogo. Despite Velo Clube’s territorial dominance, Botafogo’s defense held firm to secure the win.
Substitutions botafogo sp: at minute 46 Silvinho came in and Pablo Thomaz went out., at minute 65 Jean Victor came in and G. Risso went out., at minute 65 Jonas Toro came in and Douglas Baggio went out., at minute 85 S. Abdulai came in and Gabriel Bispo went out.
Substitutions velo clube: at minute 65 Vinicius Leite came in and Pedro Favela went out., at minute 65 Carlos Manuel came in and Rafael Ribeiro went out., at minute 81 Pedro Cacho came in and Yuri Ferraz went out., at minute 82 Cauari came in and Sillas went out., at minute 88 Lucas Duni came in and Leo Baiano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo SP
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