Gazeta Esportiva.com
·11 April 2026
Down to 10, Criciúma sink Botafogo-SP in stoppage time in Série B

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·11 April 2026

This Friday, Criciúma hosted Botafogo-SP and won 1-0 in the fourth round of Brazil’s Série B, in a match played at Heriberto Hulse. The game’s goal, scored in the 52nd minute of the second half, was netted by Otero.
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With the result in Santa Catarina, Criciúma moves up to 4th place in Série B, with seven points from four matches. Meanwhile, Botafogo sits fifth in the competition with six points.
🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Série B – Round 4 🏟️ Venue: Heriberto Hulse Stadium, Criciúma (SC) 📅 Date: April 10, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
⚽️ Otero, 52′ of the 2nd half (Criciúma)
The match was fiercely contested between the teams. In the 11th minute, Botafogo had a great chance to score through Everton Morelli from a corner kick, but the No. 8, inside the six-yard box, headed it wide.
In the second half, in the 15th minute, Willean Lepo made a hard challenge on Patrick Brey. After a VAR review, the Criciúma player was sent off. Even with one man less, the home team won the match with a stunning free-kick goal scored by Rómulo Otero in the 52nd minute of the second half.
⚔️ Match: Fortaleza x Criciúma 🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Série B – Round 5 📅 Date: April 19, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 8 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Arena Castelão
⚔️ Match: Botafogo-SP x Atlético-GO 🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Série B – Round 5 📅 Date: April 20, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 7 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Santa Cruz Stadium
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