Botafogo puts Corinthians ‘on the wheel’ and wins another one in the Brasileirão

This Thursday, the 11th, the Botafogo received the Corinthiansin a match valid for the fifth round of the Brasileirão. Maintaining an undefeated streak, with 100% success, Fogão won another one and had two goals from Tiquinho Soares and another of Edwardwhich built the score of 3 to 0 against Timão.

In the first minutes the game was very balanced, but Corinthians had the first big chance. After a good cross Fagnerthe club’s biggest assistant this season, Roger Guedes he tried to send it to the goal with his head, but the ball went out of bounds. However, Timão could not hold on for long.

At 11 minutes, victor cuesta headed hard, but saw the ball explode on the crossbar. Then, with the free goal, Tiquinho Soares had the job of just pushing to the bottom of the goal and opening the scoring. After the goal, Botafogo continued better in the match and almost extended the advantage with Junior Santos, who kicked hard at 45′, but went over Cássio’s goal. Interval! 1 to 0.

On the way back to the second stage, Botafogo continued to press and almost increased the score at 4′, with a great free-kick from Gabriel Pires, but the ball scraped past. However, Corinthians grew in the next game, managing to stay in possession a little longer and looking for some more acute plays.

However, just as Timão was starting to enjoy the game, Botafogo started with Junior Santos, who was brought down by Cassio inside the area and the penalty was awarded. In the penalty kick, Tiquinho Soares took responsibility and hit the Corinthians goalkeeper with no chances. At 36′, he still gave Eduardo time to score the third, a collective goal.

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