Botafogo beat Vasco on penalties to lift the Carioca Under-20 trophy | OneFootball

After a goalless draw in regular time, Botafogo defeated their rival Vasco 3-2 on penalties and became the Carioca U-20 champion this Thursday at the Nivaldo Pereira Stadium. The Fogão hadn't won the title in this category since 2016.

During the campaign, the champion defeated Bangu, a traditional club from Rio, 5-0 and their rival Flamengo 5-1 on aggregate. The Gigante da Colina, on the other hand, beat Portuguesa-RJ 6-2 and Fluminense 3-1 on aggregate.

The goals in the final came in the first leg, when Vasco and Botafogo drew 1-1. In the return match, another draw, this time 0-0, led the game to penalties.

Kadu, Bruno França, and Bernardo Valim scored for the Glorioso. Rhyan Luca saved one penalty and saw two hit the post, thus confirming Botafogo's title.

Vasco, who were seeking a consecutive three-peat, had their streak broken by the Glorioso.

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