Unseen hero anchors Botafogo with save-laden display against Palmeiras | OneFootball

Gabriel Batista set the tone in the eighth minute with a reflex stop, underpinning Botafogo's 0-0 draw with Palmeiras at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos.

Early on he parried Lucas Evangelista's effort from the centre of the box. He then tipped Andreas Pereira's drive that was arrowing towards the top corner (36.). Moments later, he clawed away another Pereira strike from a tight angle (41.).

After the restart he denied Maurício from close range (50.). Soon after he reacted to a point-blank header, pushing it over as Verdão pressed (57.).

Batista finished with five saves, three from attempts inside the box, and 39 touches, keeping Porco at arm's length and giving the Glorioso a secure platform.

Palmeiras ended with 10 men when Alexander Barboza received a second yellow in the third minute of second half stoppage time.

Fogão host RB Bragantino next. Verdão welcome São Paulo.