Sport stumble to defeat against Botafogo

Botafogo overcame Sport, 1x2, on Wednesday, on matchweek 33. To this matchweek, Daniel Paulista's team came from a draw, and Jair Ventura's team came from a defeat. André was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Bruno Silva after 15 minutes. With 19 minutes on the clock, Marcos Vinícius Araújo scored the second goal for Botafogo, assisted by Brenner. With this goal, Marcos Vinícius Araújo reached the 5th goal of the season.

André netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game. André is on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games scoring.

After the result Botafogo are 5th in the table, with 51 points, while Sport sit 17th place, with 36 points. In their next fixture, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)'s team will host Athletico Paranaense. Meanwhile, Recife (PE)'s team visit Atlético Goianiense.