Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Nilton Santos where Botafogo play host to Red Bull Bragantino. 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 Red Bull Bragantino appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Isaac Emerson.


0.00
Botafogo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.57
Warley Eriberto knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Siviglia. Eduardo Siviglia shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
9.12
Fabio Alves Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Warley Eriberto. Warley Eriberto surges forward with the ball. Warley Eriberto tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
14.26
Renan Pereira passes the ball forward to Ian Palma. Ian Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.10
Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona lofts in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao. Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
21.14
Red Bull Bragantino are dictating the run of play here today.
22.03
Yoximar Corona flicks the ball to his team mate, Warley Eriberto. Warley Eriberto darts forward. Warley Eriberto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luis A. Athirson effortlessly smothers it!
30.05
Sebastiano Alvaréz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar flicks the ball to his team mate, Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
32.00
Fabio Alves Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiano Alvaréz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiano Alvaréz stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.42
Luiz Miguel Rocha knocks the ball forward to Renan Pereira. Renan Pereira chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Palma. Ian Palma whips in a cross ball towards Isaac Nguyen. Isaac Nguyen makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Guillermo Talavera!
44.42
Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao. Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao whips in a cross ball towards Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Red Bull Bragantino kick off the second half!
48.58
Renan Pereira flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.40
Eduardo Siviglia clumsily knocks into Luiz Miguel Rocha. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luiz Miguel Rocha hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.39
Warley Eriberto hits a low pass to Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona plays a one-two with Amaral C. Marcos Assunçao and rushes in on goal... Nahuel Cardona takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Andre Da Silva Correa.
60.12
Corner kick to Botafogo. Warley Eriberto plays it out to the edge of the box. Luiz Fernando Santos shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.12
Botafogo have made a substitution with Otoniel Osomo replacing Eduardo Siviglia .
61.08
Sebastiano Alvaréz knocks the ball to his team mate, Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza makes a probing pass to Alexandre Escobar but he's offside!
66.51
Warley Eriberto brings the ball forward. Warley Eriberto makes a probing pass to Otoniel Osomo but he's offside!
67.51
Sebastiano Alvaréz darts forward. Sebastiano Alvaréz plays the ball forward to Alexandre Escobar who has made a great run into the box. Alexandre Escobar cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.48
Sebastiano Alvaréz threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Escobar. Alexandre Escobar tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Guillermo Talavera. Excellent save.
81.28
Luiz Fernando Santos barges into Renan Pereira. The referee calls over Luiz Fernando Santos and warns him to calm down! Renan Pereira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.12
Enzo Gabriel Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Cardona. Nahuel Cardona chips the ball to his team mate, Otoniel Osomo. Otoniel Osomo shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.53
Luiz Miguel Rocha threads the ball through to Sebastiano Alvaréz. Sebastiano Alvaréz makes a simple pass to Matheus Souza. Matheus Souza shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiano Alvaréz of Red Bull Bragantino