RB Bragantino did not have a good time against Botafogo, who won the match with a double from forward Júnior Santos in key 1 of the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores 2024 tournament. Demonstrating his ability in the area, Júnior Santos scored his first goal in the 43rd minute of the first half after a play. He scored again during the 27th minute of the second half to secure the victory with a play-by-play score. Although Juninho Capixaba had temporarily equalized, after a header after 46 ‘of the first stage, it was the double that defined the match.
A great play by Botafogo, 43 minutes into the first half, was the one that moved the scoreboard thanks to Júnior Santos. With a cross from Damián Suárez, the forward connected with the ball in the large area and entered the back of the opponent’s goal.
Júnior Santos emerged as the most outstanding player of the match. The Botafogo forward showed his best level by scoring 2 goals, shooting 3 times into the opponent’s goal and making 7 correct passes.
Damián Suárez stood out for his solid defense. The Botafogo defender had a good level.
Defender Juninho Capixaba of RB Bragantino humiliated his marker by throwing a wonderful shot at him in the 94th minute of the second stage.
The game was interrupted due to the number of fouls committed by both teams. There were 2 reprimands: Lucas Halter and Eduardo Sasha.
Botafogo coach Fábio Matias proposed a 4-3-3 formation with Roberto Fernandez in the arch; Damian Suarez, Lucas Halter, Alexander Barboza and Hugo on the defensive line; Tchê Tchê, Gregore and Edward in the middle; and Junior Santos, Tiquinho Soares and Jefferson Savarino in attack.
For its part, Pedro Caixinha’s team took the field with a 4-5-1 formation with Cleiton between the three sticks; Nathan Mendes, Lucas Cunha, Luan Cândido and Juninho Capixaba in defense; Jadsom, Eric Ramires, Helinho, Eduardo Sasha and Lincoln in the midfield; and Thiago Borbas up front.
Referee Gustavo Tejera was in charge of supervising the game at Engenhão.
Botafogo got off to a good start and managed to take the lead in the match against RB Bragantino. The second leg to determine which team advances to the Group Stage will be played next Wednesday, March 13.
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