O Botafogo entered the field, this Saturday (23), against Vitória, for 35th round of the Brazilian Championshipwith the need for three points to stay in the lead. But, 20 minutes into the first half, a bucket of cold water fell on Nilton Santos: a goal from Vitória and Palmeiras at the same time.
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➡️ With many changes, Botafogo is scheduled to face Vitória in the Brasileirão
Leão da Barra started the match knowing what they needed to do. With three defenders and a line of five in defense, Thiago Carpini's team closed the box and bet on the counterattack. And so, Matheuzinho opened the scoring. The goal cooled the atmosphere in the stadium, and angered black and white fans on social media, because in the same minute, in Goiânia, Palmeiras also scored.
✅ TECHNICAL SHEET
BOTAFOGO
35th round – Brasileirão
???? Date and time: Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time);
???? Local: Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro (RJ);
???? Where to watch: Premiere;
???? Referee: Ramon Abatti Abel (SC);
???? Assistants: Alex dos Santos (SC) and Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (SC).
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➡️ Botafogo x Vitória could leave the chance of being champion alive before the Libertadores
For Glorioso, which still holds the lead, there are still chances of confirming the title in the match that precedes the Libertadores final. To achieve this, it is essential to beat Vitória in the last home game before the continental tournament.
