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Botafogo Upsets PSG at the Rose Bowl
Pasadena, California – In a match that defied expectations, Botafogo defeated Paris Saint Germain at the Rose Bowl, in a Group Stage encounter of the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite PSG’s overwhelming ball possession, with 74%, the Brazilian team displayed lethal effectiveness in front of goal.
The only goal of the match came in the 36th minute, when Igor Jesus capitalized on a precise assist from J. Savarino to put Botafogo ahead. PSG, despite generating 13 shots, only managed to direct two of them on target, showing difficulties in overcoming the solid defense of the Carioca team. Botafogo, with only 4 shots, demonstrated surprising effectiveness, managing to get all their shots on target.
PSG generated 9 corner kicks, but failed to convert them into goals. Botafogo, in contrast, only had one corner kick. The match was characterized by physical play, with 15 fouls committed by Botafogo, resulting in two yellow cards for Gregore and Cuiabano. PSG, on the other hand, committed 11 fouls and received no cautions. The match was officiated by Canadian referee Drew Fischer.
Substitutions paris saint germain: at minute 56 J. Neves came in and W. Zaire-Emery went out., at minute 56 F. Ruiz came in and S. Mayulu went out., at minute 56 B. Barcola came in and G. Ramos went out., at minute 56 N. Mendes came in and L. Hernandez went out., at minute 79 Lee Kang-In came in and D. Doue went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 69 S. Rodriguez came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 69 Cuiabano came in and Alex Telles went out., at minute 78 A. Montoro came in and Artur went out., at minute 87 Newton came in and Allan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Paris Saint Germain
Titulares:
Botafogo
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