Botafogo edge RB Bragantino as Barboza heads decisive winner | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: RB Bragantino lost 2-1 to Botafogo in the Brasileirão at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques. In the eighth minute Alex Telles converted a penalty, and Lucas Barbosa levelled soon after (15.). Alexander Barboza then headed the decisive goal from a Danilo cross after a corner (71.). Braga controlled 59.4% possession and fired 18 attempts, but could beat Raul Steffens only once. Glorioso climb from 18th to 15th and visit Athletico Paranaense next, while Massa Bruta host Flamengo.

Player of the Match: Raul Steffens underpinned Fogão's win with five saves and a high claim, shutting the door after the go-ahead header.

Stat of the Match: Lucas Barbosa registered six attempts with four on target, underlining his threat for Braga.

Three Things We Learned: A first half VAR overturn denied Braga a Henry Mosquera strike, keeping the contest finely poised at the break. Fogão made 31 clearances and won 77.3% of tackles, absorbing long spells of pressure. Ignacio Sosa lifted Braga's push off the bench with two key passes and two accurate crosses.