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Botafogo Beats Fluminense in Tense Rio de Janeiro Match
Botafogo defeated Fluminense 2-0 in a thrilling match at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game, part of the 2025 Serie A’s sixth round, was officiated by Bruno Arleu de Araujo and characterized by tension and numerous yellow cards.
Despite having less possession (40%), Botafogo showed greater efficiency in attack. Vitinho opened the scoring in the 37th minute, assisted by Igor Jesus, and J. Savarino secured the victory in stoppage time (90th minute). Botafogo had 14 shots, 6 on target, and earned 6 corner kicks. However, they also committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards.
Fluminense, with 60% possession, failed to convert their territorial dominance into goals. They managed only 1 shot on target from 8 attempts. They also committed 9 fouls and received 4 yellow cards.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 58 Alex Telles came in and Cuiabano went out., at minute 59 Artur came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 73 Elias Manoel came in and Gonzalo Mastriani went out., at minute 86 Allan came in and Marlon Freitas went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 66 Lima came in and PH Ganso went out., at minute 66 Nonato came in and F. Bernal went out., at minute 67 K. Serna came in and A. Canobbio went out., at minute 81 Everaldo came in and G. Cano went out., at minute 81 Paulo Baya came in and Martinelli went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
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