Still far from the level that led him to the title of the Copa Libertadores In November, Botafogo He got an important 2-1 victory during his visit to Carabobofor the fourth date of the group stage of the maximum club tournament in South America.
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The Brazilian team secured the three points in the 91st minute with a goal from Luis Eduardo Soares da Silva ‘Cuiabano’which allowed him to reach six units in group A and equalize in second position Silver students. Universidad de Chile He is a leader with seven units.
A draw would have complicated the current champion of the Liberatorshowever he managed to react in the discount time with a filtered pass from Allanthat Cuiaban He took the opportunity to mark with a cross shot.
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Victor Alexander da Silva ‘Vitinho’, so opened the scoreboard | AP
In it Misael Delgado de Valencia Stadium, Botafogo He opened the score at 22 minutes, thanks to an error of the local goalkeeper Lucas Brurarawho did not hold a harmless shot of Cuiaban and left the ball for the scoring of Victor Alexander da Silva ‘Vitinho’.
-Carabobowhich has only added a draw in the contest, improved the rhythm after the goal received and had a clear occasion to tie at 32 minutes with a corner kick executed by Matías Núñezwhich was close to becoming an Olympic goal.
Luis Aponte marked by Carabobo | AP
In the second half, Botafogo He dedicated himself to managing the advantage and allowed the growth of the Venezuelan team, which reached the transitory draw at 76 minutes with a bit of Luis Apontewho took advantage of a rebound in the area after a corner kick.
With the urgency on the scoreboard and in the classification, the technician of the Stove, Renato Paivaentered the final stretch to Allan, Nathan Fernandes y ELIAS MANOELseeking to revitalize the offensive.
Cuiabano finishes to score against Carabobo | AP
In prolongation, Allan justified his entry by attending Cuiabanwho sealed the victory for the Brazilian champion and revived hopes in Group A.
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