Botafogo “congratulates” Flamengo, recalling the 6-0 thrashing in 1972 | OneFootball

On the day Flamengo celebrates 130 years of history, Botafogo took to social media to recall one of the most memorable — and painful — episodes of the Rio rivalry. In a humorous tone, the club published a post remembering the “Greek gift” given to the Rubro-Negro on its 77th anniversary, in 1972, when the Glorioso delivered a historic thrashing with a score of 6-0 at Maracanã.

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The post highlighted the goal scorers from that unforgettable afternoon for the Botafogo fans: Ferretti, two from Fischer, known as El Lobo, and a hat-trick from Jairzinho, the Furacão of the 1970 World Cup.

“On the rival’s 77th birthday, Fogão delivered a historic thrashing at Maracanã, winning the classic 6–0! The Glorioso’s goals were scored by Ferretti, two from ‘El Lobo’ Fischer, and a hat-trick from our Furacão Jairzinho!” highlighted the Glorioso.

The match, valid for the Campeonato Carioca, went down in history as one of Botafogo’s greatest victories over their rival — the biggest Botafogo triumph in the matchup, according to OGOL, was a 9-2 win in 1927.

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