Botafogo see off Juventude and reach Copinha last 16 | OneFootball

*By Gazeta Press

In Taubaté, Botafogo secured a spot in the round of 16 of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup by thrashing Juventude-RS 4-1 this Thursday. Bruno França, Fortunato, Samuel, and Ivan Molina scored for the Glorioso, while Scatolin pulled one back for the hosts.

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Match Situation

With the win, Botafogo stays alive in the competition and advances to the round of 16 of the Copinha, where they will face Itaquaquecetuba. On the other hand, Juventude says goodbye to the tournament.

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📋 Match Summary

🟢 JUVENTUDE 1 X 4 BOTAFOGO⚫ 🏆 Competition: Copinha 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Joaquim de Morais Filho 📅 Date: January 15, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

⚽Bruno França, 8′ 1st half (Botafogo) ⚽Scatolin, 28′ 1st half (Juventude) ⚽Fortunato, 20′ 2nd half (Botafogo) ⚽Samuel, 26′ 2nd half (Botafogo) ⚽Ivan Molina, 35′ 2nd half (Botafogo)

How was the match?

The match was lively from the start. Botafogo opened the scoring in the first half with Bruno França. Juventude responded and managed to equalize before halftime, with Scatolin.

In the second half, the team from Rio imposed themselves and built up the rout. Matheus Fortunato scored from the penalty spot, Samuel Alves extended the lead, and Molina sealed the score, ensuring Botafogo's qualification.

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