Botafogo fight back to beat Juventude, end hoodoo at Alfredo Jaconi | OneFootball

This Sunday, Botafogo defeated Juventude 3-1 at Alfredo Jaconi, in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. Chris Ramos (2) and Alex Telles scored the goals for the team from Rio, while Emerson Batalla found the net for the team from the south. The Glorious had not won at the Jaconi stadium since 1996.

With the result, Botafogo reached 32 points and climbed to fifth position. Meanwhile, Juventude remains in 18th place, with 18 points.

Botafogo returns to the field this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) when they visit Vasco at São Januário for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. Juventude, on the other hand, faces Ceará at Arena Castelão this Saturday at 4 PM, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

The Match

Juventude started the match trying to pressure Botafogo. However, the home team only managed to finish through aerial balls, posing no threat to Neto. The team from Rio gradually broke free from the marking and reached the attack but also without creating good plays.

The visitors improved in the match and almost scored with Arthur Cabral, but Jandrei made a good save. However, Juventude responded in style at the 29th minute. Batalla took advantage of a cross and headed in with no chance for Neto.

The setback kept Botafogo on the attack. The black-and-whites equalized at the 38th minute. Arthur Cabral was brought down in the area, and the referee awarded a penalty after being called by VAR. Alex Telles took the shot with no chance for Jandrei.

In the final minutes, Juventude tried to apply pressure but saw Botafogo maintain the tie until halftime.

In the second half, the team from the south returned with an offensive stance. However, Juventude struggled to create good chances. Their first shot came only at the 11th minute, with Mandaca.

Gradually, Botafogo balanced the match and held possession. The black-and-whites threatened with a shot from Marlon Freitas over the crossbar. Juventude responded shortly after with a shot from Jadson.

The home team grew after the play. Juventude almost scored a second at the 27th minute, with shots from Gabriel Verón, which were stopped by Neto, and Rafael Bilu, which hit the crossbar.

Botafogo took advantage of the spaces given by the team from the south and turned the game around at the 37th minute. Debutant Chris Ramos received a pass at the edge of the area and shot into the corner, leaving Jandrei with no chance.

In the final minutes, Juventude went on the attack in search of an equalizer. However, Botafogo once again capitalized to seal the victory in stoppage time. In a quick advance, the ball reached Chris Ramos, who sent it into the net.

MATCH DETAILS JUVENTUDE-RS 1 X 3 BOTAFOGO-RJ

Location: Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS) Date: August 24, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Flavio Rodrigues de Souza (SP) Assistants: Neuza Ines Back (SP) and Luiz Alberto Andrini Nogueira (SP) VAR: Ilbert Estevam da Silva (SP) Yellow cards: Newton and Alexander Barboza (Botafogo)

GOALS: Batalla, at 29min of the first half / Alex Telles, at 38min of the first half; Chris Ramos, at 37 and 46min of the second half

JUVENTUDE: Jandrei, Reginaldo, Wilker Ángel, Luan Freitas, and Alan Ruschel (Marcelo Hermes); Caíque (Giraldo), Jadson, Mandaca (Matheus Babi), and Nenê (Gabriel Verón); Batalla (Rafael Bilu) and Gabriel Taliari Coach: Thiago Carpini

BOTAFOGO: Neto, Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, and Alex Telles (Marçal); Newton (Danilo), Marlon Freitas, and Correa (Chris Ramos); Montoro (Santi Rodríguez), Jeffinho (Matheus Martins), and Arthur Cabral Coach: Davide Ancelotti

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