Botafogo drew 2-2 with Sao Paulo on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 in Serie A. The match was refereed by Davi de Oliveira Lacerda. It was played at Estádio Nilton Santos.
First half: Sao Paulo took the lead at 21' when Ferreira scored, making the score 0-1. Botafogo leveled the score at 24' when J. Savarino scored, with the assist credited to Artur, making the score 1-1. Sao Paulo made their 1st substitution at 35', with J. Calleri replacing André Silva. Sao Paulo took the lead at 45' when André Silva scored, with the assist credited to Ferreira, making the score 1-2. VAR intervened at 45+4' for Botafogo (Penalty cancelled). VAR intervened at 45+10' for Sao Paulo (Goal cancelled).
Second half: Matheus Alves received a yellow card for Sao Paulo at 53'. Botafogo made their 1st substitution at 63', with Gregore replacing Patrick de Paula. Sao Paulo made their 2nd substitution at 65', with Wendell replacing E. Díaz. Sao Paulo made their 3rd substitution at 65', with Matheus Alves replacing Luciano. Ferreira received a yellow card for Sao Paulo at 66'. Botafogo made their 2nd substitution at 81', with Matheus Martins replacing G. Mastriani. Botafogo reduced the deficit at 84' when Igor Jesus scored, with the assist credited to J. Savarino, making the score 2-3. Botafogo made their 3rd substitution at 88', with Vitinho replacing M. Ponte. Botafogo made their 4th substitution at 88', with Artur replacing Jeffinho. Sao Paulo made their 4th substitution at 88', with N. Ferraresi replacing Rodriguinho. Sao Paulo made their 5th substitution at 88', with Ferreira replacing Lucas Ferreira. R. Arboleda received a yellow card for Sao Paulo at 90+1'.
Botafogo used 4 substitutions while Sao Paulo used 5 substitutions. Sao Paulo got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was played
- Match ended level at 2-2.
- Botafogo outshot their opponent (22-14).
- Botafogo controlled possession (57%).
