Benfica flop sends everyone wild in Botafogo-Corinthians (Video) | OneFootball

Last Sunday, Botafogo beat Corinthians 3-1 at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match from the 16th round of the Brasileirão, with Arthur Cabral taking center stage. The former Benfica player scored a hat-trick and secured all three points for the team managed by Franclim Carvalho.

The first half of the clash proved electrifying, with three goals scored in the opening 45 minutes. Arthur Cabral opened the scoring as early as the 7th minute, with a powerful shot that gave the goalkeeper no chance. Corinthians reacted quickly and equalized through Rodrigo Garro in the 11th minute.

Showing no mercy, the Rio club's number 19 once again fired the ball past Hugo Souza in the 32nd minute, taking advantage of André Ramalho's defensive mistakes. The visitors still threatened an equalizer before the break, but Raniele hit the post.

In the second half, the intensity of the game remained high. The São Paulo side, under coach Fernando Diniz, tried to level things out, but ended up seeing Botafogo grow substantially in the closing stages. The former Benfica number 9 - who once again sees Mourinho being questioned about the future - sealed his gala performance in the 70th minute, making it the final 3-1.

. On the other hand, the defeat pushes Corinthians into the relegation zone, leaving the São Paulo club to settle for 17th place.

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