Cruzeiro beat Botafogo 2-0 on Sunday, 03 August 2025 in Serie A. The match was refereed by Matheus Delgado Candançan. It was played at Estádio Nilton Santos.
First half: A. Barboza received a yellow card for Botafogo at 9'. Cruzeiro took the lead at 23' when Christian scored, with the assist credited to Kaiki, making the score 0-1. Christian received a yellow card for Cruzeiro at 26'. VAR intervened at 33' for Botafogo (Penalty cancelled). Cruzeiro extended the lead at 41' when Matheus Pereira scored, with the assist credited to Kaio Jorge, making the score 0-2.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Botafogo made their 1st substitution at 46', with Kaio Pantaleão replacing David Ricardo. Allan received a yellow card for Botafogo at 53'. Botafogo made their 2nd substitution at 58', with Alex Telles replacing Cuiabano. Botafogo made their 3rd substitution at 59', with Allan replacing Newton. Botafogo made their 4th substitution at 59', with Artur replacing J. Correa. Kaiki received a yellow card for Cruzeiro at 61'. Botafogo made their 5th substitution at 70', with Marlon Freitas replacing Danilo. Cruzeiro made their 1st substitution at 70', with Wanderson replacing Marquinhos. J. Correa received a yellow card for Botafogo at 75'. Cruzeiro made their 2nd substitution at 89', with Christian replacing Matheus Henrique. Cruzeiro made their 3rd substitution at 89', with Matheus Pereira replacing Eduardo. Cruzeiro made their 4th substitution at 90+4', with Kaio Jorge replacing L. Díaz.
Botafogo used 5 substitutions while Cruzeiro used 4 substitutions. Botafogo got 3 yellow cards, while Cruzeiro got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (11-11).
- Botafogo controlled possession (56%).
- Cruzeiro had the sharper finishing (2-4 shots on target).
