Botafogo held as Vitória's rearguard delivers | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Botafogo and Vitória drew 0-0 at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. In the 13th minute, Lucas Arcanjo tipped away Arthur Cabral's drive as Leão da Barra settled. After the restart, Fogão ramped up through Alex Telles' crosses, with Cabral's header saved (58.) after Huguinho forced another stop (54.). Glorioso carried the threat with 19 attempts to five and 57.2% possession as Nêgo sat deep and cleared their lines. Both remain in Copa Sudamericana places, with Fogão visiting Cruzeiro next and Leão da Barra travelling to Remo in the league.

Player of the Match: Lucas Arcanjo kept Leão da Barra level, making six saves and shutting out Arthur Cabral's clearest sights of goal across both halves.

Stat of the Match: Leão da Barra registered 44 clearances, a compact block that repeatedly relieved pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Glorioso piled on delivery with 34 crosses at 20.6% accuracy, but the final touch was missing. Arcanjo's shot-stopping in both halves neutralised Fogão's best chances. Nêgo produced only five attempts and one on target, leaning on defensive structure to earn a clean sheet.