Cienciano Thrashes Botafogo 6-1 in Copa Sudamericana Match
Botafogo faced a challenging setback in their quest for the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals after suffering a 6-1 defeat to Cienciano on Thursday, October 13. The match took place at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, situated 3,350 meters above sea level.
The game was marked by a controversial VAR decision, a critical goalkeeper error, and a standout hat-trick from Cienciano’s forward Succar.
Did you catch the score?
Succar opened the scoring for the Peruvian team just 18 minutes into the match. The second goal arrived following a five-minute VAR review that sparked debate. Warleson, newly signed to address previous goalkeeping errors for Botafogo, made a significant mistake, allowing Succar to score again. Martinich added a fourth goal with a powerful long-range shot that left Warleson with no chance.
In response to the deficit, Botafogo’s coach Franclim Carvalho made two substitutions in the 35th minute to change the attacking strategy. Notably, this was the first occasion on which a Peruvian team had netted four goals against a Brazilian opponent in the first half.
They responded, but…
There was a glimmer of hope for Botafogo when Matheus Martins netted a free-kick just four minutes into the second half. However, Cienciano quickly regained control of the game. Bandiera scored the fifth goal, and Succar completed his hat-trick shortly after.
What now❓
The second leg of this matchup is scheduled for next Thursday, October 20, at Nilton Santos. For Botafogo to qualify in normal time, they must win by six goals. A five-goal victory would lead to a penalty shootout. Conversely, Cienciano could afford to lose by up to four goals and still advance.
The winner of this tie will face either Montevideo City Torque or Tigre, with the Uruguayan team currently leading 1-0 after the first leg in Argentina. Moving forward, Botafogo will shift their focus back to the Brasileirão, where they sit in ninth place. They will travel to Barradão this Sunday, October 16, to face Vitória, who is currently in 13th place.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
Botafogo made their mission of reaching the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals much harder.
Playing at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, 3,350 meters above sea level, Glorioso were thrashed 6-1 by Cienciano this Thursday (13).
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There was controversial VAR, a goalkeeper blunder, and a center-forward hat-trick.
Did you catch the score?
The Peruvian side got the first after 18 minutes, thanks to Succar.
The second came amid controversy and after a five-minute VAR review.
Signed after several Botafogo goalkeeping mistakes, Warleson made a HUGE error and Succar grabbed another.
The fourth was scored by Martinich from long range, with no chance for Warleson.
Franclim Carvalho made two substitutions in the 35th minute. He chose to change the attacking setup.
It was the first time in history that a Peruvian team had scored four goals against a Brazilian side in the first half.
They responded, but…
There was some hope when Matheus Martins pulled one back with a free-kick just four minutes into the second half.
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Arthur Cabral also had a good chance before Cienciano regained control of the match.
Bandiera scored the fifth.
And Succar completed his hat-trick.
What now❓
The second leg will be next Thursday (20) at Nilton Santos.
Botafogo will only qualify in normal time if they win by six goals.
A five-goal Botafogo victory will send the tie to penalties.
Cienciano, meanwhile, can lose by up to four goals.
Whoever goes through will face Montevideo City Torque or Tigre next. In the first leg, the Uruguayan side won 1-0 on Argentine soil.
Glorioso now turn their focus back to the Brasileirão. They are currently ninth and will travel to Barradão to face Vitória (13th) on Sunday (16).
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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