Botafogo beat Bangu and go top of Group B in the Carioca overnight | OneFootball

Botafogo returned to the top of Group B in the Carioca Championship. This Saturday, the Glorioso hosted Bangu and won 2-0 at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match valid for the fourth round of the Carioca Championship. Santi Rodríguez and Alex Telles scored the goals of the match.

And the standings?

Botafogo reached nine points and took the lead in Group B. However, if Boavista or Madureira win, the Glorioso will lose the top spot in the group. Bangu, on the other hand, remains in third place in Group A, with six points.

MATCH SUMMARY?BOTAFOGO 2 X 0 BANGU

GOALS

⚽ Santi Rodríguez, at 9′ of the 2nd half (Botafogo)

⚽ Alex Telles, at 29′ of the 2nd half (Botafogo)

BOTAFOGO: Neto, Mateo Ponte, Marçal, and Newton; Vitinho, Danilo, Allan (Barboza), and Nathan Fernandes (Alex Telles); Montoro (Barrera), Santi Rodríguez (Artur), and Arthur Cabral (Matheus Martins)

Coach: Martín Anselmí

BANGU: Bruno, Caio Felipe, Gilberto, Patrick, and Bruno Boca; Dioguinho, Mauro Silva (Kauan), and Walber (Zarú); Lucas Sibito (Douglas Lima), Garrinsha (Luizinho); Patryck Magalhães (Rafael Garcia)

Coach: Flavio Tinoco

How was the game?

Botafogo started the match at a high pace and created the first chances early on, with Arthur Cabral and Allan forcing good saves from goalkeeper Bruno. Dominant, the black-and-white team continued to press and threatened again throughout the first half, mainly with shots from Arthur Cabral, Santi Rodríguez, and Allan, while Bangu had few attempts and managed to hold the draw until halftime.

In the second half, Bangu tried to surprise at the beginning, but Botafogo quickly responded. At nine minutes, Santi Rodríguez took a precise free kick and opened the scoring. With the lead, the home team maintained control of the match and extended the lead at 29 minutes when Alex Telles converted a penalty suffered by Matheus Martins.

After the second goal, Botafogo remained superior and even hit the crossbar with Vitinho. In the final minutes, they managed the result without being threatened, securing the victory over Bangu.

*By Gazeta Press

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