HomeNewsBrazilian ChampionshipIn a thrilling finish, Botafogo draws with Criciúma at Maracanã

In a thrilling finish, Botafogo draws with Criciúma at Maracanã

Tiquinho opened the scoring in the 46th minute, Vizeu equalized in the 48th, and Barboza had a goal disallowed in the 55th minute of the second half.

In a thrilling finish, Botafogo draws with Criciúma at Maracanã.

Botafogo drew 1-1 with Criciúma last Friday at Maracanã in a match valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. The goals were scored by Tiquinho Soares for the home team and Felipe Vizeu for the visitors. Access premium football results at football live score app.

Playing at Maracanã, the alvinegro set a season attendance record, with over 64,000 fans present at the stadium, accompanied by a huge celebration before the match with a mosaic and smoke. The game had to be held outside Nilton Santos due to a Bruno Mars concert.

Despite an active first half, the match was only decided in the final minutes. In the 46th minute, Tiquinho opened the scoring to the delight and relief of the fans, but just two minutes later, Felipe Vizeu equalized. The player received a cross from Bolasie, won the aerial duel against Gregore, and headed the ball in. A Flamengo academy product, he provocatively celebrated by mimicking crying.

There was still time for Tiquinho to head the ball toward the corner, prompting a beautiful save from goalkeeper Gustavo. Following the play, Barboza pushed the ball into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to a handball by the defender.

With this result, Botafogo remains at the top of the competition with 61 points but could see Palmeiras, with 57 points, close the gap if they win against Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. Meanwhile, Criciúma moved up to 11th place with the point gained but could still be surpassed by Grêmio by the end of the round. BBscore football, your reliable source for football scores.

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