Benfica flop drives everyone mad 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 coached by Franclim Carvalho.

The first half of the clash proved to be thrilling, 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 responded quickly and drew level through Rodrigo Garro in the 11th minute.

Showing no mercy, the Rio club’s number 19 once again blasted the ball past Hugo Souza in the 32nd minute, taking advantage of defensive errors by André Ramalho. 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 the leadership of coach Fernando Diniz, tried to level the contest, but ended up seeing Botafogo grow substantially in the closing stages. The former Benfica number 9 - who once again sees Mourinho being questioned about his future - sealed his standout display in the 70th minute, making it the final 3-1.

With this win, Botafogo now moves up to 9th place in the Brasileirão. Going the other way, the defeat pushes Corinthians into the relegation zone, leaving the São Paulo club down in 17th place.

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