Plata scores in under a minute for Botafogo v Flamengo (video) | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata, former Sporting player, came off the bench to seal the score for Botafogo - Flamengo

The Botafogo - Flamengo match was played from Wednesday night to Thursday, a major game of the 28th round of the Brasileirão, which is entering its final stretch. Mengão came out on top, winning 3-0, with Gonzalo Plata closing the accounts with a stunning goal for Filipe Luís's team.

The former Sporting player was not part of Flamengo's starting eleven, however, he ended up coming off the bench in the 79th minute and, shortly after, found the back of Botafogo's net (80') to set the final score.

Regarding the match, it was practically one-sided. Playing away from home, the Mengão took control of operations in the first half and took the lead on the scoreboard at 40 minutes, with a goal by Pedro, assisted by De Arrascaeta. At halftime, the Gávea men had the upper hand, by the narrowest margin.

In the second half, the pace remained the same. Flamengo was always the more dangerous team and increased the lead at 70 minutes, with a goal by Luiz Araujo, assisted by Pedro. About 10 minutes later, it was Gonzalo Plata's turn to score, setting the final result at 3-0.

With this result, Flamengo takes second place in the Brasileirão, with 58 points in 27 games, three less than Palmeiras, led by Portuguese Abel Ferreira, who occupies the first place. Further down, in fifth, is Botafogo, with 43 points in 28 matches - already 18 points (with one more game) behind the league leader.

Check out Plata's goal:

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