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Sao Paulo and Botafogo played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro in matchday four of the 2025 Brazilian Serie A. The match was a back-and-forth affair with both teams having periods of dominance.
Sao Paulo took the lead in the 21st minute through Ferreira, but Botafogo quickly equalized in the 24th minute with a goal from J. Savarino. Sao Paulo regained the lead before halftime thanks to a goal from Andre Silva, although a disallowed goal for offside dampened their celebrations. Igor Jesus scored the equalizer for Botafogo in the 84th minute, capitalizing on good work from J. Savarino.
Despite the final scoreline, Botafogo enjoyed more possession (56%) and created more chances (20 shots, 8 on target), while Sao Paulo was more clinical with their shots on goal, albeit with fewer attempts (14 shots, 4 on target). Sao Paulo received three yellow cards, while Botafogo received none.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 35 Andre Silva came in and Jonathan Calleri went out., at minute 65 E. Diaz came in and Wendell went out., at minute 65 Luciano came in and Matheus Alves went out., at minute 88 Lucas Ferreira came in and Ferreira went out., at minute 89 Rodriguinho came in and N. Ferraresi went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 63 Patrick de Paula came in and Gregore went out., at minute 82 Gonzalo Mastriani came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 88 Jeffinho came in and Artur went out., at minute 89 M. Ponte came in and Vitinho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
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