Botafogo edges Fluminense in a dramatic Maracanã clash
Botafogo secured a hard-fought victory against Fluminense in a thrilling encounter at the Maracanã. The only goal of the game came in the 90th minute, with Luiz Henrique capitalizing on a Gregore assist to seal the win for his team.
The match was characterized by numerous substitutions on both sides as both teams attempted to find the winning formula.
Fluminense had a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the second half, but Felipe Melo was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 82nd minute, leaving his team with a man down.
Both teams displayed a similar level of ball possession throughout the match, with each side controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Statistically, Fluminense generated more scoring opportunities with 13 shots (6 on target) compared to Botafogo’s 9 (7 on target). The match was characterized by its intensity, with a total of 29 fouls committed by both teams.
Despite the result, Fluminense remains at the top of the Serie A table, while Botafogo continues to climb the rankings.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 60 T. Almada came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 68 Carlos Alberto came in and Matheus Martins went out., at minute 68 Allan came in and M. Ponte went out., at minute 74 Bastos came in and Adryelson went out., at minute 74 I. da Cruz came in and Tiquinho Soares went out., at minute 90 A. Telles came in and Marcal went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 65 PH Ganso came in and G. Cano went out., at minute 65 Kaua Elias came in and Lima went out., at minute 68 Nonato came in and Martinelli went out., at minute 76 G. Fuentes came in and Marcelo went out., at minute 76 Keno came in and K. Serna went out., at minute 90 Felipe Melo came in and Nonato went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fluminense
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