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Botafogo SP defeats Coritiba in a thrilling match
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo – Botafogo SP beat Coritiba 2-0 in a thrilling match played this Saturday at the Estádio Santa Cruz. The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, but ultimately the home team emerged victorious thanks to the goals of Douglas Baggio and Lucas Dias.
The match started at a frantic pace, with both teams having chances to score. However, the first half was characterized by defensive discipline and a lack of accuracy in attack. Botafogo SP had more possession of the ball, but Coritiba was more dangerous on the counter-attack.
In the second half, the match became even more intense, and yellow cards started to become the stars of the show. Botafogo SP opened the scoring in the 68th minute with a penalty converted by Douglas Baggio. The second goal came in the 72nd minute, courtesy of Lucas Dias.
Despite Coritiba’s attempts to pull one back, Botafogo SP managed to control the match and secure the victory. The Ribeirão Preto team thus achieved an important victory that allows them to continue climbing the standings in the Serie B of the Brazilian Championship.
Match statistics:
* Botafogo SP: 35% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 14 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Coritiba: 65% possession, 12 shots (6 on target, 4 off target), 6 corners, 20 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match events:
* 6′: Botafogo SP – Yellow card for Fillipe Soutto.
* 32′: Botafogo SP – Yellow card for Jonas Toro.
* 34′: Coritiba – Yellow card for Rodrigo Gelado.
* 44′: Coritiba – Yellow card for Thalisson.
* 68′: Botafogo SP – Goal by Douglas Baggio (penalty).
* 72′: Botafogo SP – Goal by Lucas Dias.
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Substitutions coritiba: at minute 46 Jamerson came in and Rodrigo Gelado went out., at minute 61 Brandao came in and Eberth went out., at minute 75 Vini Paulista came in and Figueiredo went out., at minute 76 Matheus Bianqui came in and S. Gomez went out., at minute 84 Mauricio Antonio came in and Thalisson went out.
Substitutions botafogo sp: at minute 55 Gustavo Bochecha came in and Jonas Toro went out., at minute 56 Lucas Dias came in and Matheus Costa went out., at minute 65 Carlos Manuel came in and Fillipe Soutto went out., at minute 65 Negueba came in and Thassio went out., at minute 84 Bruno Marques came in and Alexandre Jesus went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Botafogo SP
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