Match Report


BotafogoBotafogo     ChapecoenseChapecoense
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo TalaveraG. Talavera54
G
1
G
60Kevin AraújoK. Araújo
Yoximar CoronaY. Corona64
D
2
D
67Jose AlbertoJ. Alberto
Fabio Alves BarbosaF. Barbosa64
D
3
D
63Tomás JulinhoT. Julinho
Matias AlmeidaM. Almeida63
D
4captain
D
60Cauã AlbertoC. Alberto
Narcise Olivier RussoN. Russo58
D
captain5
D
53Rúben FernandesR. Fernandes
Warley EribertoW. Eriberto66
M
6
D
45David PingaD. Pinga
Enzo Gabriel RibeiroE. Ribeiro59
M
7
M
70Benício MartinsB. Martins
Luiz Fernando SantosL. Santos57
M
8
M
69Miguel RoblesM. Robles
Nahuel CardonaN. Cardona65
A
9
A
67Tiago NegronT. Negron
Amaral C. Marcos AssunçaoA. Marcos Assunçao65
A
10
A
62Enzo Gabriel SchmidtE. Schmidt
Eduardo SivigliaE. Siviglia57
A
11
A
61Alex AlmeidaA. Almeida
 
Otoniel OsomoO. Osomo58
D
12
M
61Matheus SivigliaM. Siviglia
De Oliveira GónzalezD. Gónzalez55
A
13
A
58Paquito EdmundoP. Edmundo
Lucca CorreaL. Correa55
D
14
M
58Pinheiro L. RonaldoP. Ronaldo

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Nilton Santos where Botafogo play host to Chapecoense. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Botafogo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chapecoense appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matheus Ferreira.


0.00
Chapecoense start the match!
2.53
Matias Almeida slams into Enzo Gabriel Schmidt with his studs up. The referee motions to Matias Almeida to come over. It's a red card!! Enzo Gabriel Schmidt runs off the knock.
9.38
Enzo Gabriel Schmidt barges into Narcise Olivier Russo. The referee brings Enzo Gabriel Schmidt to one side and gives him a warning! Narcise Olivier Russo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.33
Yoximar Corona sees a break and surges forward. Yoximar Corona chips the ball to his team mate, Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao. Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao edges inside the box! Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Botafogo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.54
Benício Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Negron. Tiago Negron shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.01
Miguel Robles flicks a high pass forward to Alex Almeida who brings the ball under control. Alex Almeida runs straight at the defence! Alex Almeida muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Narcise Olivier Russo's leg.
20.19
Tomás Julinho sees Benício Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benício Martins passes the ball forward to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida plays a quick one-two with Tiago Negron and rushes in on goal... Alex Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Guillermo Talavera gets down and covers it.
26.43
Rúben Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Rúben Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Gabriel Schmidt. Enzo Gabriel Schmidt shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
28.24
Benício Martins threads a neat ball through to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida advances inside the box! Alex Almeida shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
32.33
Luiz Fernando Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luiz Fernando Santos threads the ball through into the box. Nahuel Cardona strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.56
Miguel Robles passes the ball forward to Tiago Negron. Tiago Negron shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
40.35
Fabio Alves Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro. With a delightful solo run, Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro stretches the opposition's defence. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro advances inside the box! Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro scores for Botafogo!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Botafogo appear unchanged since the first half. Chapecoense also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chapecoense players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Botafogo kick off!
48.19
Eduardo Siviglia makes a simple pass to Warley Eriberto. Warley Eriberto darts forward. Warley Eriberto shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
51.50
Fabio Alves Barbosa makes a simple pass to Warley Eriberto. Warley Eriberto knocks the ball forward to Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao. Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Cardona but the linesman indicates offside!
55.37
With vision, Rúben Fernandes plays the ball forward to Miguel Robles. Miguel Robles flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Negron collects the pass. Tiago Negron threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.28
Rúben Fernandes brings the ball forward. Rúben Fernandes makes a probing pass to Alex Almeida. Alex Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Negron and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Guillermo Talavera. Excellent save.
60.24
Chapecoense are dictating the run of play here today.
66.32
Benício Martins flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Gabriel Schmidt controls it well on his chest. Enzo Gabriel Schmidt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enzo Gabriel Schmidt!
69.37
Miguel Robles sees Enzo Gabriel Schmidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enzo Gabriel Schmidt tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.38
Jose Alberto threads a neat ball through to Benício Martins. Benício Martins threads the ball through to Tiago Negron. Tiago Negron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.07
Luiz Fernando Santos clumsily knocks into Miguel Robles. The referee calls over Luiz Fernando Santos and warns him to calm down! Miguel Robles runs off the knock.
78.05
Chapecoense's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
79.14
Miguel Robles takes it forward alone. Miguel Robles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.36
Rúben Fernandes makes a probing pass to Benício Martins. Benício Martins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Benício Martins shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Botafogo

Chapecoense
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
34.5%
44.8%
20.7%

Scorers
Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro 40
Alex Almeida 55
Enzo Gabriel Schmidt 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Almeida of Chapecoense

Match Ratings