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Goal-Fest in Rio: Botafogo and Mirassol Draw in Thrilling Match
Rio de Janeiro witnessed a vibrant draw between Botafogo and Mirassol at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, in a match corresponding to the 12th round of the Brazilian Serie A. The game, officiated by referee Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos, culminated in a score that reflected the intensity and dynamism shown by both teams.
Botafogo took an early lead with a goal from J. Savarino in the 12th minute, assisted by S. Rodriguez. C. Ramos extended the lead for the home side in the 31st minute, following an assist from Alex Telles. A. Montoro seemed to seal a comfortable victory for Botafogo with a goal in the 40th minute. However, the joy would be short-lived.
Mirassol resurged strongly in the second half. Chico reduced the deficit at the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, assisted by Negueba. Jemmes narrowed the gap in the 58th minute, and Lucas Ramon equalized in the 61st minute with an assist from Alesson.
The match, characterized by a high tempo and several yellow cards (Danilo, S. Rodriguez, A. Barboza, and Matheus Martins for Botafogo; and Joao Victor for Mirassol), highlighted the competitiveness of the Serie A. Botafogo dominated possession with 56%, taking 15 total shots, of which 4 were on target. Mirassol, with 44% possession, took 12 shots, 6 of them directed at the goal. Both teams demonstrated their offensive capabilities, resulting in a draw that left the fans wanting more.
Substitutions mirassol: at minute 46 Cristian Renato came in and Chico went out., at minute 68 Alesson came in and Edson Carioca went out., at minute 68 Negueba came in and Carlos Eduardo went out., at minute 76 Jose Aldo came in and Shaylon went out., at minute 86 Neto Moura came in and Yago Felipe went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 46 Danilo came in and Newton went out., at minute 63 Alex Telles came in and Cuiabano went out., at minute 78 A. Montoro came in and Jeffinho went out., at minute 90 J. Savarino came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 90 S. Rodriguez came in and Gonzalo Mastriani went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
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