The Alvinegro conceded a late equalizer but qualified through penalties.
Botafogo eliminated São Paulo on penalties last Wednesday at Morumbi and is back in a Copa Libertadores semifinal after 51 years. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with goals from Thiago Almada and Calleri. Stay updated with the best football results on best football score app.
The carioca team traveled to São Paulo aiming to create a different scenario from the first leg. At Nilton Santos, Artur Jorge’s squad pressed for 90 minutes but failed to score.
This time, things changed early in the match. In the 15th minute, Savarino attempted a cross for Luiz Henrique, but Rafael miscleared the ball, allowing Almada to pounce on the rebound and open the scoring for Fogão. With this lead, the hosts needed to shift their strategy and pushed forward in search of an equalizer.
Before halftime, Lucas Moura missed a penalty, intensifying the drama for São Paulo. Relief came only at the end of the match when Calleri scored a stunning header to send the game to penalties.
However, the joy of the Argentine striker was short-lived. He opened the penalty shootout but hit the crossbar. Botafogo, on the other hand, wasted only one attempt with Vitinho, who missed his shot, leaving the outcome uncertain. In the final kicks, Rodrigo Nestor shot poorly, and Matheus Martins secured the cariocas’ place in the Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 51 years. BB Score, your go-to place for football results.
