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In a match held on Friday afternoon, São Paulo defeated Botafogo 2-1 in the first round of the Under-20 Brazilian Championship. The game took place at CFA Laudo Natel, in Cotia. 

Botafogo opened the scoring with number 10 Felipe Januário, but São Paulo equalized with Juan Potes and turned it around in the last play, with Osorio. 

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Standings and Upcoming Matches

With the draw, São Paulo and Botafogo start the Under-20 Brasileirão with one point each. The Tricolor returns to the field for the competition on Monday for the classic against Palmeiras, away from home, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). 

Glorioso plays only on the 26th (Thursday) against Avaí, away from home, at 9:00 PM. 

The goals of the match

The goals of the match were scored in the second half. At 21 minutes, Felipe Januário scored from the penalty spot and put Botafogo ahead. However, at 27, Juan Botes headed in after a corner kick and leveled the score. Finally, at 50, Osorio took advantage of a goalkeeper error and headed the ball into the back of the net.

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🔴 SÃO PAULO 2 x 1 BOTAFOGO ⚫

🏆 Competition: Under-20 Brazilian Championship (1st round) 🏟️ Venue: CT Laudo Natel, in Cotia (SP) 📅 Date: February 20, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (Brasília time)

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