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Botafogo Edges Out Sao Paulo in Thrilling Encounter at Estádio Nilton Santos
Rio de Janeiro, December 8, 2024 – Botafogo secured a 2-1 victory over Sao Paulo in a captivating Serie A match at the Estádio Nilton Santos. Despite Sao Paulo enjoying 54% possession, Botafogo proved more clinical in front of goal.
J. Savarino opened the scoring for Botafogo in the 37th minute, assisted by I. Jesus. Sao Paulo equalized in the 63rd minute through William Gomes. However, Botafogo secured the win with a late goal from Gregore in the 90th minute.
Botafogo’s superior shot accuracy (7 on target compared to Sao Paulo’s 1) proved decisive. Despite Sao Paulo controlling possession, Botafogo’s efficiency in attack and strong defense proved too much to overcome. The match was officiated by Anderson Daronco. The victory puts Botafogo in a strong position in the league standings.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 59 Michel Araujo came in and Igor Vinicius went out., at minute 82 Joao Moreira came in and Andre Silva went out., at minute 82 Rodriguinho came in and Marcos Antonio went out., at minute 90 R. Francisco came in and William Gomes went out., at minute 90 O. G. Igor came in and R. Tressoldi went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 68 Allan came in and Marlon Freitas went out., at minute 68 Matheus Martins came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 81 Tche Tche came in and T. Almada went out., at minute 81 Tiquinho Soares came in and I. Jesus went out., at minute 90 Rafael came in and Luiz Henrique went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
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