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Thrilling Carioca Derby Ends in Draw and Penalty Shootout Decider
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – In a vibrant clash held at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Vasco da Gama and Botafogo drew in an emotion-filled match for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The match, played on September 12, 2025, ended in a tie that was decided in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Vasco da Gama opened the scoring early with a goal by N. Moreira in the 21st minute. However, Botafogo responded before halftime with a penalty converted by Alex Telles in the 43rd minute, leveling the score. The match was intense and hard-fought in midfield, with Botafogo dominating possession with 57% compared to Vasco da Gama’s 43%. The first half ended with a yellow card for Fernando Diniz.
The draw persisted until extra time, where the tension rose to its peak. In the 120th minute, Vasco da Gama took the lead with a penalty converted by P. Vegetti, but the joy was short-lived. In an incredible sequence, Alex Telles missed a penalty for Botafogo, but the shootout continued with both teams scoring penalty after penalty. Rayan, J. Rodriguez, Matheus Franca, and Robert Renan scored for Vasco da Gama, while Marlon Freitas, Matheus Martins, and J. Savarino did the same for Botafogo. The match was decided in a heart-stopping penalty shootout.
Regarding statistics, Botafogo dominated in shots, with 21 in total (8 on target) compared to Vasco da Gama’s 8 (5 on target). Botafogo also had more corners, with 9 compared to none from their rival. However, Vasco da Gama committed fewer fouls, with 13 compared to Botafogo’s 11. The referee was Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 13 Tche Tche came in and Mateus Carvalho went out., at minute 46 Lucas Piton came in and J. Rodriguez went out., at minute 69 Coutinho came in and Matheus Franca went out., at minute 82 N. Moreira came in and David went out., at minute 82 Mateus Carvalho came in and Robert Renan went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 58 M. Ponte came in and Vitinho went out., at minute 58 J. Correa came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 69 Jeffinho came in and Artur went out., at minute 69 S. Rodriguez came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 84 Artur came in and C. Ramos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo
Vasco DA Gama
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