Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo
Match Report
Botafogo produced a stunning comeback to beat Vasco 2-1 at São Januário, with Matheus Martins firing in a sensational long-range winner to seal a dramatic Rio derby on matchday 10 of the Brasileirão.
David had put Vasco ahead in the 61st minute, finishing neatly after a smart cutback from Pumita. But the lead lasted just four minutes — Lucas Villalba rose to power home a header from a Caio Roque cross, levelling the contest at 1-1.
The turnaround was complete on 78 minutes when Matheus Martins skinned Puma Rodríguez and curled a beauty into the far corner from outside the box, sending the away end into raptures.
The victory lifts Botafogo to eighth in the Serie A table on 12 points, leapfrogging Vasco who drop to ninth on the same tally. A crucial three points as Botafogo look to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
Match Events
41'
A. Saldivia(Tripping)
46'
52'
Junior Santos(Foul)
55'
N. Ferraresi(Foul)
61'
66'
68'
70'
70'
78'
79'
90'
Edenilson(Delay of game)
90+2'
Raul Steffens(Delay of game)
(Tripping)A. Saldivia
41'
46'
52'
Junior Santos(Foul)
55'
N. Ferraresi(Foul)
61'
66'
68'
70'
78'
79'
90'
Edenilson(Delay of game)
90+2'
Raul Steffens(Delay of game)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Botafogo | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 13 | Vasco da Gama | 3 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
Statistics
63%Possession37%
17Shots18
5Shots on Target9
3Corners2
11Fouls16
2Yellow Cards4
511Passes303
8Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
25
Vasco da Gama wins
19
Draws
30
Botafogo wins
Goals: 99 - 113
