English:
Tight Match at MorumBIS: Sao Paulo and Botafogo Draw in Hard-Fought Encounter
São Paulo, September 14, 2025 – In a match corresponding to round 23 of the Brazilian Serie A, Sao Paulo and Botafogo drew in a game characterized by intensity and midfield battles. The match, played at the MorumBIS stadium in São Paulo under the watchful eye of referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio, saw both teams fight for control of the game, although neither managed to definitively impose themselves.
Sao Paulo took an early lead thanks to a goal by J. Dinenno in the 7th minute, after an assist from E. Diaz. However, the match remained balanced, with both teams looking for opportunities to attack. VAR intervened in the second half, disallowing a goal by G. Tapia for offside, which added more tension to the game.
Regarding statistics, Botafogo slightly dominated ball possession with 53% compared to Sao Paulo’s 47%. Both teams showed a similar attack, with 12 shots for Botafogo and 10 for Sao Paulo, although both only managed to direct 2 shots on target. Tactical discipline was reflected in the cards, with three yellow cards for Sao Paulo and one for Botafogo. The match ended in a draw, reflecting the parity shown on the playing field.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 45 Neto came in and Leo Linck went out., at minute 46 Jeffinho came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 46 Allan came in and J. Correa went out., at minute 62 Marcal came in and Cuiabano went out., at minute 69 Newton came in and Marlon Freitas went out.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 46 E. Diaz came in and Wendell went out., at minute 58 Alisson came in and Marcos Antonio went out., at minute 58 J. Dinenno came in and E. Rigoni went out., at minute 72 A. Franco came in and Robert Arboleda went out., at minute 77 Rodriguinho came in and Luan Silva went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sao Paulo
class=”wg_loader”>
