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Botafogo defeated Flamengo 4-1 yesterday (August 18) in the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match, held at the Nilton Santos Stadium, featured goals from Matheus Martins (2x), Igor Jesus, and Mateo Ponte for Botafogo, and Bruno Henrique for Flamengo.
Botafogo opened the scoring early in the game: in the third minute of the first half, Igor Jesus delivered a cross into the area, and Mateo Ponte headed it in to take the lead. However, Flamengo equalized before the end of the first half: Léo Ortiz made a long pass from defense, and Bruno Henrique was face-to-face with goalkeeper John, hitting over the top to level the score in the 24th minute.
The game was tied at halftime, but in the second half, Botafogo dominated Flamengo. In the ninth minute, Almada entered the Flamengo penalty area and took a shot, which was blocked by Flamengo’s defense. On the rebound, Igor Jesus put Botafogo back in front.
In the 39th minute of the second half, another goal: Savarino crossed from the right, and Matheus Martins finished it off. In stoppage time, Matheus Martins went one-on-one with David Luiz and scored beyond the reach of goalkeeper Rossi.
Botafogo is now the leader of the Brasileirão with 46 points, while Flamengo has dropped to fourth place with 41 points. Botafogo will face Palmeiras next Wednesday, and Flamengo will play Bolívar on Thursday, with both matches being part of the Copa Libertadores. Score Big with BB Score.
