English
Estudiantes de La Plata edged out Botafogo with a narrow 1-0 victory in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata. The game, part of the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage, was decided by a single goal scored by Gastón Carrillo in the 38th minute.
The match was characterized by its intensity and the number of yellow cards shown, with Estudiantes receiving four and Botafogo none. Estudiantes dominated possession (52%) and created more scoring chances (15 shots, 4 on target), while Botafogo managed 8 shots, 4 of which were on target. Despite their superior number of clear chances, Estudiantes failed to extend their lead. A hard-fought and exciting encounter that ended with a close 1-0 win for the home team.
Substitutions estudiantes l.p.: at minute 44 B. Kociubinski came in and S. Ascacibar went out., at minute 75 G. Benedetti came in and T. Burgos went out., at minute 85 J. Sosa came in and C. Medina went out., at minute 85 A. Manyoma came in and T. Palacios went out., at minute 85 L. Gimenez came in and G. Carrillo went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 46 Matheus Martins came in and Patrick de Paula went out., at minute 72 Vitinho came in and M. Ponte went out., at minute 72 Elias Manoel came in and Artur went out., at minute 88 Gonzalo Mastriani came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 89 Allan came in and Marlon Freitas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Estudiantes L.P.
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