O Botafogo guaranteed presence in the group stage of the Libertadores. Last Wednesday night (13), the team held on to a 1-1 draw against Bragantinoat the stadium Nabi Abi Chedidin Bragança Paulista. Thus, the locals took advantage of the advantage gained in the first game after the 2-1 victory. The duel was valid for the third preliminary phase of the competition.
Now, the team General Severiano joins Fluminense, Palm trees, São Paulo, Guild, Atlético-MG It is Flamengo to compete in the group stage. In a match in which the first half was marked by ball disputes, emotions were concentrated in the final stage. Just five minutes into the second half, the Botafogo was outnumbered.
That’s because the Uruguayan full-back Damian Suárez ended up being sent off after fouling Juninho Capixaba, in a clear goal attempt. However, even with ten men on the field, Glorioso managed to open the scoring. At 30 minutes, Hugo received launch and surpassed Lucas Cunha in a ball game. He crossed low into the middle of the box, where Junior Santos scored his 8th goal in the Libertadores.
🔥🇧🇷 IT’S THE STOVE! With one player less in the second half, the @Botafogo drew 1-1 with @RedBullBraga and qualified for the CONMEBOL Group Stage #Libertadores. pic.twitter.com/yxdvE4fI8G
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@LibertadoresBR) March 14, 2024
BOTAFOGO HOLD THE PRESSURE!
Having the numerical advantage and needing to score goals, the Bragantino launched the attack. And, after trying so hard, the home team managed to equalize the score in the 40th minute, when Talissonwho had just entered the lawn, got rid of Lucas Halter before slamming the ball past the goalkeeper. From then on, Massa Bruta increased the pressure, but the Botafogo managed to hold on.
“We are rebuilding everything. If there had been a proposal from Botafogo three or four years ago, I might not have accepted it. Today I accepted it very firmly and it is the best place I have ever worked. There’s a guy who has a very firm head, that’s John. I ask the fans for patience, but I know how much the fans suffered, it’s part of“, he said Fábio Matiasinterim technician at Botafogo.
(Brazil Agency)
Source: Atrevida
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