20/05 - 19:45
Vasco edged out Botafogo in a close win on Thursday, 2x1, relating to matchday 26 of Brasileirão. To this matchday, Vanderlei Luxemburgo's team came from a win, and Alberto Valentim's team came from a defeat.
The first goal was scored by Bruno Gomes in the 8th minute, with a right-foot shot from outside the box. After 18 minutes, Ribamar scored the second goal for Vasco, with a left-foot shot from outside the penalty box, with Marrony making the assist. Marcelo Benevenuto netted the last goal after 22 minutes from a corner.
After the result Vasco are 11th in the table, with 34 points, while Botafogo sit 13th place, with 30 points. In the next fixture, Vanderlei Luxemburgo's team will play away against Internacional. Meanwhile, Alberto Valentim's team will host CSA.
| Vasco | Botafogo | |||
| 7 | 3 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
9 | Ball steals | 9 | ||
| 8 | 39 | Total Passes | 69 | 7 |
| 8 | 33 | Passes Completed | 58 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |
