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Botafogo suffers embarrassment in the Brasileirão, while Palmeiras gets close to a spot in the Libertadores semifinals

This Wednesday night (17th) was packed with games. That’s because there was a postponed Brasileirão match as well as quarterfinals of the Libertadores and the Sudamericana. Thus, Mirassol took charge at Botafogo’s home, and Palmeiras didn’t let River Plate (ARG) breathe in Argentina.

What were today’s results?

Brasileirão: Botafogo 3 x 3 Mirassol – 12th round.

Sudamericana: Bolívar (BOL) 2 x 2 Atlético-MG; Independiente del Valle (ECU) 0 x 2 Once Caldas (COL).

Libertadores: River Plate 1 x 2 Palmeiras.

Did Botafogo choke?

Botafogo scored 3-0 in the first half with goals from Savarino, Chris Ramos, and Montoro. However, Mirassol came back from halftime to tie the game with goals from Chico da Costa, Jemmes, and Lucas Ramos. That’s how the match ended at Nilton Santos.

And in the Sudamericana?

In Bolivia, Atlético-MG scored with Alexsander and Victor Hugo, while Bolívar equalized with Robson Matheus and Dorny Romero. Thus, the teams will play the return leg at Mineirão with the aggregate score tied.

Meanwhile, in Ecuador, Independiente del Valle lost 2-0 at home to Once Caldas in the first leg of the Sudamericana quarterfinals. Striker Dayro Moreno scored both goals for the Colombian victory.

Libertadores?

Palmeiras was an unwelcome visitor at the Monumental de Núñez. That’s because Gustavo Gomez and Vitor Roque scored the goals in the victory over River Plate, who pulled one back with a long-range shot from defender Lucas Martínez.

Remember that Palmeiras is on the opposite side of the bracket from Flamengo in the Libertadores. Therefore, the teams can only meet if both reach the final of the tournament.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.