This Thursday, the 16th, Botafogo beat Universitario, by the score of 1 to 0, and is guaranteed in the round of 16 of the Libertadores
This Thursday, the 16th, the University received the Botafogoin a match valid for the fifth round of the group stage of Libertadores. In a truncated game, with few opportunities for both teams, Jeffinho scored and Fogão won 1-0. With the victory, the team coached by Artur Jorge guaranteed their place in the round of 16, being able to fight for the lead in the last match, against O Junior Barranquilla.
In a not very busy first half, Botafogo created some plays with exchanges of passes and speed. Like this, Luiz Henrique It is Junior Santos They were Glorioso’s most active players, but they were unable to open the scoring. On the other hand, Universitario controlled the match, as far as possible, but had few clear chances to score. Interval! 0 to 0.
In the second stage, the game continued to be very truncated, with few opportunities, despite Botafogo’s need. Until, in the 32nd minute, Jeffinho received a great pass, fired freely and opened the scoring for Fogão. With the result, the Rio club confirmed its classification for the round of 16, with nine points won, and could take the lead in the last round.
Source: sportbuzz
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