Homegrown talents in the semi-finals | OneFootball

This Friday (5), Botafogo beat Santos and secured qualification for the semifinals of the Copa Voltaço U-14. After drawing 1-1 with a goal from Luis Philipe and Dida saving a penalty in regular time, the Jewels of the Neighborhood moved on in the competition with Dida saving two of the three spot kicks and sealing the shootout 2-1.

Unbeaten in the traditional youth tournament, the team coached by Felipe Custódio advanced as group winners with two wins and one draw, scoring 12 goals and conceding just one in three matches. In the round of 16, they beat Cuiabá 4-1 with a great collective performance, advancing to the quarterfinals. Against Santos, the Young Stars of Fogão overcame the São Paulo side on penalties and secured a place in the competition’s semifinal.

Head coach of the age group, Felipe praised the work carried out by the club’s professionals and highlighted the team’s dedication.

"We have to value the work of all the Club’s professionals who aim for the development of our athletes. In a competition made up of 32 teams from different parts of Brazil, qualifying for the semifinal unbeaten is the result of a lot of dedication and hard work from all Botafogo athletes and staff. We faced strong and qualified teams right from the first stage of the competition, managed to win the matchups, and controlled the games well. I am very grateful to the board and for the commitment of the staff and athletes. May we play a great semifinal to reach this Sunday’s final (7) and pursue our goal, which is to become champions of one of the biggest competitions in this age group on the national stage," he concluded.

Botafogo will face Fluminense this Saturday (6), at 4 p.m., at CT João Havelange. Let’s go after a place in the final, Crias!

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