América Mineiro defeats Botafogo SP in a hard-fought match
Belo Horizonte, Brazil – América Mineiro defeated Botafogo SP 3-1 in a Serie B match of the Brazilian Championship held at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio. The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, but América Mineiro managed to take advantage of their greater accuracy in attack.
The match began with an own goal from Lucas Dias in the 13th minute, which gave América Mineiro the lead. However, Botafogo SP did not back down and managed to tie the score in the 50th minute with a goal from Alexandre Jesus.
In the second half, América Mineiro took the lead again in the 28th minute with a goal from Fabinho, and finally sealed the victory with a goal from Daniel Junior in the 85th minute.
Botafogo SP tried to react, but they found a well-planted América Mineiro defense. The match was marred by constant fouls and yellow cards, with a total of 26 fouls and 5 yellow cards, three for Botafogo SP and two for América Mineiro.
Statistics:
América Mineiro dominated possession of the ball with 58% compared to Botafogo SP’s 42%. The Mineros were also more decisive in attack, with 17 shots on goal to 13 for Botafogo SP.
América Mineiro now sits in 7th place in Serie B with 32 points, while Botafogo SP remains in 15th place with 24 points.
Substitutions botafogo sp: at minute 46 Bruno Marques came in and Joao Costa went out., at minute 46 Gustavo Bochecha came in and Fillipe Soutto went out., at minute 46 Negueba came in and Thassio went out., at minute 74 Jean Victor came in and Fabio Sanches went out., at minute 83 Ronald Camarao came in and Patrick Brey went out.
Substitutions america mineiro: at minute 56 Thauan came in and Matheus Davo went out., at minute 67 Wallisson came in and Felipe Amaral went out., at minute 68 Daniel Junior came in and F. Elizari went out., at minute 80 Daniel Borges came in and Mateus Henrique went out., at minute 80 Vinicius came in and Fabinho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
America Mineiro
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