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Botafogo Edges Past Estudiantes in Thrilling Libertadores Clash
Rio de Janeiro, May 15, 2025 – Botafogo defeated Estudiantes de La Plata 3-2 in a thrilling CONMEBOL Libertadores Group Stage matchday five encounter at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. The match, officiated by Juan Gabriel Benitez from Paraguay, was a captivating affair from start to finish.
Botafogo dominated possession (60%) and created numerous scoring opportunities (20 shots, 6 on target). Rwan Cruz (42′) and Igor Jesus (52′) found the back of the net for the Brazilians, while Artur (85′) secured the victory late in the game. Estudiantes, despite having less possession (40%), fought back with goals from T. Palacios, one from the penalty spot and one in open play (62′ and 77′).
Yellow cards were shown to Ascacibar and Arzamendia for Estudiantes, and Cuiabano for Botafogo. Despite the loss, Estudiantes showcased their fighting spirit and never gave up. The final score of 3-2 accurately reflects the excitement of the match.
Substitutions estudiantes l.p.: at minute 59 L. Piovi came in and Gabriel Neves went out., at minute 59 L. Gimenez came in and L. Alario went out., at minute 59 F. Farias came in and J. Sosa went out., at minute 79 E. Cetre came in and S. Boselli went out., at minute 90 J. Burgos came in and S. Arzamendia went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 75 Nathan Fernandes came in and Rwan Cruz went out., at minute 83 Jeffinho came in and Alex Telles went out., at minute 83 M. Ponte came in and Vitinho went out., at minute 89 Allan came in and Marlon Freitas went out., at minute 89 Danilo Barbosa came in and Artur went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
Estudiantes L.P.
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