Botafogo Secures Late Victory Over Santos in Thrilling Brasileirão Clash
This Thursday (16) marked the return of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Vitória beat Vasco at Barradão after some “help” from Barros, the Cruz-Maltino defensive midfielder.
But it was the night’s other match, Botafogo versus Santos, that drew attention for the number of bizarre plays.
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Glorioso won 2-1 with a goal in stoppage time. And thanks to another “unusual” moment.
Check out what happened at Nilton Santos below.
Botafogo went into halftime ahead after a double blunder.
Luan Peres received a back pass and played Lucas Veríssimo into trouble, who also made a mistake.
And 17-year-old Lucas Emanuel took full advantage:
Then came the second half, and five minutes in, Barreal saw Léo Linck make the initial save.
The ball fell kindly to Thaciano. And he failed to convert.
Thaciano must have breathed a sigh of relief shortly after, as Barreal scored in the 12th minute.
The “friendly fire” between Justino and Léo Linck made the ball fall to the Argentine.
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Who, unlike his teammate, made the most of it.
But Santos fans would suffer again.
There were incredible chances left unfinished.
And then came the play that decided the match in the 95th minute, involving Gabriel Brazão and Lucas Veríssimo.
Which Kadir Barria was grateful for.
Botafogo moved up to 25 points, pulling away from the relegation zone.
Santos, meanwhile, remain on 21, and right behind Vasco, who are 17th.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.