Palmeiras edge Botafogo as Pereira supplies two after Medina sees red | OneFootball

Palmeiras beat Botafogo 2-1 on Wednesday in São Paulo to stay second in the Brasileirão.

In the ninth minute, Allan slotted in from the centre of the area after Andreas Pereira's pass.

Carlos Miguel saved smartly from Jordan Barrera before the interval, and Cristian Medina was sent off (45.).

After the restart, Jhon Arias finished from close range off Pereira's second assist (53.), before Danilo pulled one back for Fogão with a low strike (59.).

Vitor Roque forced Raul Steffens into a sharp stop in the closing stages, and Verdão saw out the game with control.

Verdão registered 19 attempts, six on target. Fogão mustered six efforts and one corner.

Next, Verdão visit São Paulo. Fogão travel to RB Bragantino.