Edenilson makes debut as Botafogo beat Boavista in Taça Rio semi-final | OneFootball

This Saturday, in Edenílson's debut, Botafogo defeated Boavista 2-0 at the Elcyr Resende Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in the first leg of the Taça Rio semifinal, gaining an advantage for the second match.

Match Situation

The two teams will face each other again next Saturday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos. Botafogo can lose by one goal and still advance to the final.

📋 Match Summary

🟢BOAVISTA 0 X 2 BOTAFOGO⚫

🏆 Competition: Taça Rio Semifinal (first leg) 🏟️ Location: Elcyr Resende Stadium 📅 Date: February 21, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 9 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Titto and Cesinha (Boavista); Alexander Barboza and Edenílson (Botafogo)

Refereeing

Referee: Pierry Dias dos Santos (RJ) Assistants: Thiago de Oliveira Exposito (RJ) and Fábio Ramo França (RJ) VAR: Pathrice Corrêa Maia (RJ)

Goals

⚽ Justino, 43′ of the 1st Half (Botafogo) ⚽ Artur, 1′ of the 2nd Half (Botafogo)

How the Game Went

The match started with Boavista taking an offensive stance and almost scoring at eight minutes. Kadu took advantage of a cross and shot at the goal. Brunão intercepted the ball, which went over the crossbar. Later, Lucas Silva received a pass in the area but was blocked when he tried to score.

In the final minutes, the game regained excitement. Boavista had a good chance when Isael shot from outside the area and nearly hit the angle. However, Botafogo opened the scoring at 43 minutes. After a cross, Ythallo set up Justino, who scored to give the visitors the lead at halftime.

In the second half, the visitors returned stronger and extended their lead within a minute. Artur received a pass and shot with no chance for Maticoli. With the advantage, Botafogo managed the result. Boavista felt the setback and seemed unable to react. The visitors even found the net again at 18 minutes with Nathan Fernandes, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

The visitors maintained control of the match and almost increased their lead at 28 minutes. First, Arthur Izaque hit the crossbar. Then, Caio Valle took advantage of a cross but missed the goal. Artur then tried from outside the area, scaring Maticoli. Boavista also had a goal disallowed, scored by Luis Henrique. Thus, the visitors left the field with a good advantage from Bacaxá.

Lineups

🟢BOAVISTA

Maticoli, Cesinha, Guilherme Lacerda (André), Jesus, and Titto; Kadu (Gabriel), Fernando, and Isael (Luís Henrique); Filipinho (Berê), Lucas, and Brunão (Ryan) Coach: Gilson Kleina

⚫BOTAFOGO

Raul, Kadu, Ythallo, Justino, and Hernandez (Arthur Izaque); Edenílson (Bernardo Valim), Arthur Novaes, and Caio Valle (Kadir); Villalba (Gabriel Abdias), Artur, and Nathan Fernandes (Kauan Toledo) Coach: Martín Anselmi

Next Match

Botafogo

Botafogo vs. Nacional Potosí (Pre-Libertadores) Date and time: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) 9:30 PM Location: Nilton Santos, in Rio de Janeiro

*By Gazeta Press

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