Tigre took the lead through Jorjão, but conceded an equalizer after a defensive failure and saw Botafogo score a vital point in their fight against Z4
Novorizontino stumbled painfully in the direct fight for access to Serie A. The team only drew 1-1 against Botafogo-SP, this Friday (24th), at the Jorjão stadium, in the 34th round. Tavinho scored for the hosts, but Guilherme Queiróz looked for an equalizer for Pantera.
With this result Novorizontino, who started the group with 54 points, reaches 55. The team misses the golden opportunity to come close to the leaders Coritiba, who has 57 points. Botafogo-SP, who started the match in 17th place and with 34 points), added a golden point. Pantera now reach 35 points and gain momentum in their desperate fight against relegation.
Novorizontino misses chances in the first half
The first half at Jorjão was a real attack on the defense, but with a high dose of bad luck for the hosts. Novorizontino dominated the action and collected wasted chances, hitting the post twice. In the 19th minute Waguininho turns beautifully and hits the crossbar. Shortly afterwards, in the 41st minute, Waguininho himself headed the ball and, this time, hit the right post of goalkeeper Victor Souza, who also made a good save. Botafogo-SP, for their part, resisted as best they could and took a 0-0 lead at half-time.
Goals come in the second phase
In the second phase, the Tiger’s pressure scenario continued. After 21 minutes, Robson took a stunning free kick and hit the crossbar for the third time in the match. After much insistence, the goal finally arrived in the 23rd minute. Tavinho, having just entered, receives it from Rodrigo Soares and takes the corner to open the scoring. However, when victory seemed certain, Botafogo-SP took advantage of a fatal error. In the 35th minute, César Martins made a mistake with the ball. Pantera then organized the counterattack, Gabriel Barros fed Guilherme Queiróz, who finished strongly to equalise. In the end, Tigre pressed again, but stopped with a great save from Victor Souza.
Matches of the 34th matchday of Serie B
Friday (24/10)
Novorizontino 1×1 Botafogo SP
Cuiabá x Remo – 9.35pm
Saturday (25/10)
Volta Redonda x Coritiba – 4pm
Athletic x America-MG – 4pm
Paysandu x Avaí – 6.30pm
Criciúma x Goiás – 8.30pm
Sunday (26/10)
CRB x Atlético-GO – 4pm
Vila Nova x Ferroviária – 6.30pm
Monday (27/10)
Chapecoense x Operario – 7pm
Atletico-PR x Amazonas – 9.30pm
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