São Paulo beat Botafogo with halfway goal, reach Copinha semis | OneFootball

São Paulo defeated Botafogo 3-1 this Monday at the Estádio Municipal Walter Ribeiro in Sorocaba, in the quarterfinals of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, securing a spot in the semifinals of the competition.

The goals for the Tricolor victory were scored by midfielder Djhordney and forward Matheus Menezes, in addition to Paulinho, who scored a stunning goal from his own half in stoppage time of the second half. On the other side, Arthur Izaque scored for Botafogo.

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Match Situation

With the win, Tricolor will face Ibrachina in the Copinha semifinal. The team eliminated Palmeiras on penalties, also this Monday, in the quarterfinals of the competition.

📋 Match Summary

🔴SÃO PAULO 3 X 1 BOTAFOGO⚫ 🏆 Competition: Copinha Quarterfinals 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Municipal Walter Ribeiro 📅 Date: January 19, 2026 (Monday) ⏰ Time: 9:00 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Arthur Izaque, Justino, Lucas Camilo, and Bernardo Valim (Botafogo); Gustavo Santana, Matheus Ferreira, and Felipe (São Paulo) 🟥 Red Cards: None

Refereeing

Referee: Gustavo Alencar Rodrigues Assistants: Rodrigo Meirelles Bernardo and Vladimir Nunes da Silva

Goals

⚽ Djhordney, at 45′ of the 1st half (São Paulo) ⚽ Arthur Izaque, at 11′ of the 2nd half (Botafogo) ⚽ Matheus Menezes, at 38′ of the 2nd half (São Paulo) ⚽ Paulinho at 49′ of the 2nd half (São Paulo)

🔴São Paulo

João Pedro, Isac Silva, Matheus Ferreira, Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, Paulinho (Matheus Menezes), Hugo, Pedro Ferreira, Gustavo Santana, Felipe (Guilherme Reis), Lucyan, and Tetê (Juan Pontes). Coach: Allan Barcellos

⚫Botafogo

Rhyan Luca, Justino, Kauã Branco, Danillo, Kauã Cruz (Samuel Alves), Lucas Camilo, Gustavo Pereira (Gabriel Abdias), Felipe Januário (Caio Valle), Fortunato (Matheusinho), Kauan Toledo, Arthur Izaque (Juninho). Coach: Rodrigo Aragonez

How was the match?

First half

The first half was marked by many fouls between Botafogo and São Paulo. The high number of infractions was reflected in the yellow cards: three for the Rio club and two for Tricolor.

At 34 minutes, Lucyan tried a shot from outside the box and created danger, but the finish went close and only scared Botafogo's goalkeeper Rhyan Luca.

In stoppage time, from a set piece, Djhordney rose well in the box and headed into the top corner, surprising the Glorioso goalkeeper and opening the scoring for São Paulo.

Second half

In the final stage, Arthur Izaque found himself free in the box and hit a volley into the top corner at 11 minutes, tying the match for Botafogo with a beautiful goal. The Rio team began to occupy the attacking field more, but São Paulo regained the lead at 38. After a cross into the box, Igor Felisberto deflected and Matheus Menezes appeared unmarked to finish into the back of the net.

Chasing the equalizer, at 49, Botafogo threw everyone forward, including goalkeeper Rhyan Luca, for a corner kick in the opposing box. However, it was Paulinho who took advantage of the play. After the São Paulo defense cleared and with the goal empty, the captain sent the ball from the other side of the field into the back of the net, sealing the score for Tricolor.

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