Botafogo beat RB Bragantino 4-1 on Saturday, 30 August 2025 in Serie A. The match was refereed by Lucas Casagrande. It was played at Estádio Nilton Santos.
First half: Botafogo took an early lead at 6' when Danilo scored, with the assist credited to S. Rodríguez, making the score 1-0. RB Bragantino leveled the score at 15' when Jhon Jhon scored, with the assist credited to Nathan, making the score 1-1. Botafogo took the lead at 33' when Newton scored, making the score 2-1. Lucas Barbosa received a yellow card for RB Bragantino at 39'. Botafogo extended the lead at 45' when J. Savarino scored, with the assist credited to Jeffinho, making the score 3-1.
Second half: RB Bragantino made their 1st substitution at 46', with Eric Ramires replacing Gabriel. RB Bragantino made their 2nd substitution at 46', with Lucas Barbosa replacing Davi Gomes. RB Bragantino made their 3rd substitution at 62', with I. Laquintana replacing Henry Mosquera. Botafogo made their 1st substitution at 63', with Jeffinho replacing Álvaro Montoro. RB Bragantino made their 4th substitution at 74', with Eduardo Sasha replacing Fernando. Botafogo made their 2nd substitution at 76', with Newton replacing Marlon Freitas. Botafogo made their 3rd substitution at 84', with Vitinho replacing M. Ponte. Botafogo made their 4th substitution at 84', with S. Rodríguez replacing Artur. Botafogo made their 5th substitution at 84', with J. Savarino replacing J. Correa. RB Bragantino made their 5th substitution at 84', with Fabinho replacing Praxedes. Botafogo added a late goal to extend the lead at 90' when Álvaro Montoro scored, with the assist credited to Artur, making the score 4-1. Nathan received a yellow card for RB Bragantino at 90+1'.
Botafogo used 5 substitutions while RB Bragantino used 5 substitutions. RB Bragantino got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Botafogo outshot their opponent (17-7).
- Possession was balanced (52%-48%).
- Botafogo had the sharper finishing (6-3 shots on target).
