Great game between the championship leaders ends differently from last year’s match and leaves a smile on the face of the black and white fans
This Wednesday (17), the Botafogo lreceived, in the Nilton SantosO Palm trees for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship 2024. In the most important match of the championship so far, Fogão reversed last year’s script and this time gave Verdão no room to turn the game around.
Even with the first half ending 0-0, we saw a performance worthy of leaders, with a fast-paced game and great chances for both sides. On Palmeiras’ side, the clear chance to Flaco Lopez who, after receiving a sugary pass from Marcos Rochacame out in the face of Johnbut kicked it right at the black and white goalkeeper.
Botafogo also came close to opening the scoring with Junior Santosafter the attacker arrives from the left, cuts and shoots with placement, forcing Weverton to stretch and palm the ball.
The pace of the game did not slow down even after the 15-minute break and, after just 8 minutes, in a similar chance to Flaco’s, but this time on Botafogo’s side, Junior Santos was free in the area, but Weverton closed the angle and made a great save. Even with the great opportunity missed, Fogão did not take their foot off the gas and two minutes later, Luiz Henrique advanced on the right, swung it towards Murilo and crossed into the area. The ball reached the feet of Tiquinho Soares and number 9 took the first shot to score his first goal in three months.
Palmeiras took advantage of their technical quality to try to tie the game, but the chances they created were stopped by great saves from John. The home team was counting on the counterattack to kill the game, but they suffered until the end with the minimum advantage.
Verdão still had some bad news at 36 minutes of the second half, when Stephen left injured. The new green and white signings, Mauricio It is Felipe Anderson entered, but had no effect on the match. Check out some data from the match:
- Ball possession: Botafogo 47.5% x 52.5% Palmeiras
- Finalizations (accurate): Botafogo 16 (7); Palmeiras 16 (5)
- Fouls committed: Botafogo 20 x 10 Palmeiras
- Successful passes (%): Botafogo 181 (75.1%); Palmeiras 263 (82.7%)
The three points with a taste of six put Botafogo in the lead, which cannot be overtaken in this round. Palmeiras’ second place is under threat if Flamengo win.
In the next round, Botafogo will host Internationalwhile Palmeiras returns to the Allianz Park and prepares to face the cruise.
Source: sportbuzz
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