Rival explains goal against Vasco keeper: "It meant a lot"

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·6 November 2025

Rival explains goal against Vasco keeper: "It meant a lot"

Vasco was defeated in the classic match, and the first goal conceded had extra symbolism. Botafogo's left-back Alex Telles revealed that the penalty taken against Léo Jardim was "different" because of the elimination by Gigante da Colina in the Copa do Brasil.

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The Celebration and the Outburst

Telles was the scorer of the first goal, at 41 minutes into the first half. In his celebration, he ran to the corner flag and put his hand on his head. The gesture, according to him, was about the importance of the "mental" aspect and an outburst.

The Botafogo player confessed that he was very hard on himself after the mistake in the Copa do Brasil. On that occasion, Vasco advanced on penalties.

"I confess that this penalty was different because of the Copa do Brasil," said Telles.

The Personal Duel with Vasco's Goalkeeper

The left-back admitted that the duel with Léo Jardim was the central point.

"Because it was also against Léo Jardim, it symbolized a lot in my celebration," he stated.

He said that football "crushes" and that he needed that response. Telles detailed the strategy against Vasco's goalkeeper:

"I know that goalkeepers study my way of taking shots, but I also study the goalkeepers a lot. Today was psychological, another mental battle with Léo," completed the rival.

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