With a good advantage built in the first half, América-MG overcame Botafogo and took the lead in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil
O America-MG won the Botafogo 3-0 on the night of this Thursday, 30, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Wellington Paulista and Danilo Avelarin the first time, and Alê, in the second stage, ensured Coelho’s triumph at Independência. With the result, the Minas Gerais team can lose by up to two goals difference that advances to the quarterfinals.
The return game of the round of 16 of the national competition is scheduled for July 14, a Thursday, at 21:00 (Brasilia time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth remembering that there is no qualified goal in the Copa do Brasil and, therefore, the team that guarantees the victory in the sum of the results is classified.
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The teams return to the field next weekend, for the dispute of the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday, July 3, at 6:30 pm (Brasilia time), América-MG receives the Goiás, again at Independência. On Monday, 4th, at 20h (GMT), Botafogo will go to Nabi Abi Chedid to face the Red Bull Bragantino.
THE GAME
With more intensity, América-MG needed five minutes of play to open the scoring of the match. After Patric’s pass, Wellington Paulista appeared free inside the area to head towards the net: 1 to 0. The striker scored once again – in another header – in the 11th minute, but the referee ruled out the goal for offside.
Botafogo managed to scare in the 20th minute, with a submission on the post by Matheus Nascimento. The striker played a similar role in the 22nd minute. Despite Glorioso’s attempt to react, América-MG expanded to 34, with a goal from Danilo Avelar. After a corner hit by Patric, the defender sent another header into the nets for the Minas Gerais team: 2 to 0.
SECOND TIME STARTS! 🐰⚽️
LET’S ENLARGE THE SCORE, #COELHÃO!!!!!
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Despite the advantage, Coelho came back more aggressive in the second stage and lost a great chance with Lucas Kal, at six minutes. At 13, Alê expanded. After a good counterattack by the home team, the midfielder hit the ball first, in the area, and sent it to the nets to score América’s third: 3-0.
Source: sportbuzz
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