Santos FC thrash Botafogo at CT Rei Pelé, lead in U20 quarters | OneFootball

The Meninos da Vila U-20 side came from behind to rout Botafogo-RJ 4-1 at CT Rei Pelé on Wednesday afternoon (8) in the first leg of the Brazilian Championship quarterfinals. Vinícius Fabri scored twice, while Pedro Assis and Rafael Gonzaga also found the net for Peixe!

Even though Santos had controlled the match since the first half, Botafogo opened the scoring early in the second half. Trailing, the Meninos da Vila increased the pressure, especially down the left flank, pinning back the opposition. In two plays by Nadson on the left, Vinícius Fabri and Pedro Assis finished them off to turn the game around. Then, near the end, in the 42nd minute, Rafael Gonzaga crossed and Fabri showed up again to score the third. In stoppage time, Rafael Gonzaga cut in from the left and fired home to seal the final score.

In the return leg, which will be played next Wednesday (15) at Nilton Santos Stadium, the Santos side can lose by as many as two goals and still qualify for the semifinals.

MATCH DETAILS

SANTOS FC 4-1 BOTAFOGO FR

Brazilian U-20 Championship – quarterfinals (first leg)Venue: CT Rei Pelé, in Santos.Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026Kickoff: 3:00 pmReferee: Guilherme Nunes de Santana (AB / SP)Assistant referees: Bruno Silva de Jesus (CD / SP) and Leandra Aires Cossette (AB / SP)Yellow cards: Samuel Pierri (SFC); Kauã Branco, Felipe Januário and Caio Valle (BFR)Goals: Arthur, 2nd minute; Vinícius Fabri, 14th and 42nd minutes; Pedro Assis, 36th minute; and Rafael Gonzaga, 45th minute of the second half.Santos FC: João Pedro; Guilherme Cruz (Follmer), João Alencar, João Ananias and Rafael Gonzaga; Samuel Pierri (Contreras), Profeta and Vinícius Fabri; Nadson (Kaio Ganga), João Grando (Pedro Assis) and Davizinho (Benício). Head coach: Élder CamposBFR: Rhyan; Kauã Branco, Danilo, Kauã Cruz and Lúcyo (Gabriel Abdias); Santiago (Arthur Izaque), Felipe Januário (Miguel Caldas), Bernardo Valim (Marquinhos) and Caio Valle (Cauã Zappelini); Juninho (Ivan Molina) and Matheusinho. Head coach: Rodrigo Bellão

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