Botafogo 0x3 Cruzeiro and 20th round of Brasileirão

Botafogo is defeated by Cruzeiro and loses the lead to Flamengo, who beat Atlético-GO at Maracanã.

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Botafogo 0x3 Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro surprised everyone by beating Botafogo, the league leader until then, at Nilton Santos.

Botafogo opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a play from full-back to full-back. Marlon advanced down the left and passed to William, who controlled the ball and shot across. The ball deflected off the defense and came back for William to try again and score for Cruzeiro.

In the 19th minute, Igor Jesus passed to Tiquinho Soares, who received a cross near the goal area and shot first-time, but sent it over the bar.

Cruzeiro extended their lead in the 37th minute. Matheus Pereira received the ball on the left flank, attempted a cross, and fell to the ground. The ball came back, and lying down, Matheus Pereira passed to Lautaro Díaz, who controlled and scored the second goal for Cruzeiro.

In the last play of the first half, Savarino crossed, Igor Jesus headed powerfully from the small area, and Cássio made a spectacular save.

In the 24th minute of the second half, Savarino crossed, and Luiz Henrique headed close to the post.

Cruzeiro sealed the score in the 32nd minute with a brilliant goal from Barreal. Matheus Pereira crossed, and Barreal struck it first time into the top corner, a beautiful goal.

In the 48th minute, Savarino crossed, and Tiquinho Soares headed point-blank, but Cássio made a remarkable save, and Cruzeiro kept a clean sheet.

With the victory, Cruzeiro maintains its good form in the league, while Botafogo lost the lead to Flamengo.

Photo: Gustavo Aleixo

Palmeiras 0x2 Vitória

Palmeiras fielded a reserve team against Vitória and were defeated, displaying poor football at Allianz Parque.

In the 13th minute, Maurício advanced through the middle and shot from outside the area, Lucas Arcanjo spilled the ball, and then made a great save from Rony’s shot, but the Palmeiras striker was offside.

The first half was weak and had almost no dangerous chances.

Vitória opened the scoring in the 7th minute of the second half. Willian Oliveira passed to Osvaldo on the left, who easily got past Giay, cut inside, and shot into Lomba’s corner.

In the 38th minute, Matheusinho played a one-two with Alerrandro and shot through Lomba’s legs to extend the lead.

In the 43rd minute, Maurício crossed, Rony attempted a bicycle kick, and the ball went close to the post.

In the 44th minute, José Breno committed a hard foul on Flaco López, and after VAR review, he was sent off.

In the 57th minute, Felipe Anderson shot from a distance and hit Lucas Arcanjo’s post.

Vitória secured an important win in their fight against relegation, while Palmeiras suffered their second consecutive loss and remains in third place.

Photo: Divulgation/Vitória

Juventude 1×2 Criciúma

Criciúma defeated Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi with two goals from Bolasie.

In the first minute, Fellipe Mateus received the ball in the middle, cut past his marker, and shot with the tip of his foot. Gabriel saved and sent it for a corner.

In the 12th minute of the second half, Claudinho found a beautiful pass to Bolasie, who shot past Gabriel to open the scoring.

Juventude responded quickly and equalized in the 15th minute. Jadson passed to Oyama, who shot from distance, took a deflection, and the ball went into the corner.

In the 38th minute, Ronald crossed perfectly, and Bolasie appeared between the defenders to secure Criciúma’s victory.

Photo: Cleiton Ramos/Criciúma

Bahia 1×1 Internacional

Bahia and Internacional drew at Fonte Nova.

Bahia opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Carlos de Pena took a free-kick into the area, and David Duarte rose high to head it into the net.

In the 38th minute, Thaciano scored for Bahia, but he was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

In the 41st minute, Valencia stole the ball in the attacking third, entered the area, and hit the post.

In the 21st minute of the second half, Bernabei launched Valencia, who won the physical battle and shot wide.

Inter equalized in the 44th minute. Gustavo Prado shot from outside the area, Marcou Felipe spilled the ball, and Borré slotted it home.

Photo: Letícia Martins/EC Bahia

Fortaleza 1×0 São Paulo

Fortaleza defeated São Paulo at Castelão and closed in on Palmeiras in the standings.

In just 2 minutes, Breno Lopes was brought down by Igor Vinícius in the area, and the referee awarded a penalty. Renato Kayzer converted with quality, scoring for Fortaleza.

In the 19th minute, Wellington Rato took a corner, and after a scramble in the area, Ferraresi finished, and João Ricardo made a great save.

In the 8th minute of the second half, Marinho delivered a free-kick into the area, and Kuscevic headed with danger.

In the 18th minute, Wellington Rato took a corner, João Ricardo misjudged, and the ball fell to Bobadilla, who hit the crossbar.

In the 27th minute, Hércules made a great individual play down the right wing, cut inside with his left foot, entered the area, and shot against the post.

In the 30th minute, Luiz Gustavo shot from distance and hit the post.

Fortaleza extended the lead with Moisés, but after VAR review, it was determined that the ball hit the striker’s elbow, and the goal was disallowed.

Fortaleza secured a very important win and positioned themselves in the fight for the top of the table, distancing themselves by 4 points from São Paulo.

Photo: Reproduction/FortalezaEC

Bragantino 0x1 Fluminense

Fluminense beat Bragantino at Nabizão and claimed their third consecutive victory in the Brasileirão.

In the 36th minute, Kauã Elias crossed, Serna controlled and struck with the instep. Lucão made a spectacular save.

Fluminense opened the scoring in the 44th minute. Ganso crossed into the area, and Kauã Elias appeared at the far post to tap it into the net.

In the 5th minute of the second half, Raul passed to Ramires inside the area, who controlled and hit the post.

In the 43rd minute, Vinicinho received the ball on the left wing, cut inside, and shot with danger.

Fluminense continues their recovery in the fight against relegation, while Bragantino remains mid-table.

Photo: Marcelo Gonçalves/FFC

Flamengo 2×0 Atlético-GO

Flamengo comfortably defeated Atlético-GO and is the new leader of the Brasileirão.

Flamengo opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Arrascaeta crossed for Pedro, the league’s top scorer, to finish into the net.

In the 48th minute, Roni made a good pass to Janderson, who shot across, and Matheus Cunha saved with his feet.

In the first minute of the second half, Janderson crossed, and Shaylon headed unmarked, prompting another save from Matheus Cunha.

Flamengo extended their lead in the 16th minute. Ayrton Lucas received inside the area and passed to Arrascaeta, who struck first-time to score.

With the victory, Flamengo is the new leader of the Brasileirão, while Atlético-GO is in last place.

Photo: Wagner Meier/ Getty Images

Atlético-MG 2×1 Corinthians

Atlético-MG defeated Corinthians with two penalty goals from Hulk.

In the 15th minute, Corinthians launched a quick counterattack, Yuri Alberto passed to Garro inside the area, who attempted a pass to the middle, but the ball went behind Romero, who couldn’t finish.

In the 30th minute, Hulk took a free-kick, and the ball hit Garro, who had his arm outstretched. The referee promptly awarded a penalty. Hulk shot across, and Hugo came close but couldn’t stop Galo’s first goal.

In the 38th minute, Romero made a beautiful pass to Yuri Alberto, who was denied by Matheus Mendes.

In the 39th minute, Garro crossed, and Yuri Alberto headed into the corner, leveling the score.

In the 7th minute of the second half, Yuri Alberto got past the defense, entered the area, and shot across. Matheus Mendes saved, and the ball fell to Garro, who headed, and the Atlético goalkeeper saved again.

In the 11th minute, Hulk tricked Hugo and fired a left-footed shot just past the post.

In the 38th minute, Hulk received in the area and crossed to Paulinho, who pushed the ball forward and was tackled by André Ramalho. A penalty was awarded, and Hulk converted again, this time sending Hugo the wrong way.

Galo secured their second consecutive victory and halted Corinthians’ momentum, who had collected 7 out of 9 points.

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético

Cuiabá 1×2 Athletico-PR

Athletico-PR recovered from two defeats and beat Cuiabá at Arena Pantanal.

Furacão opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Cuello played a one-two with Zapelli and crossed for Julimar to score.

In the 38th minute, Max shot from distance, and Léo Linck saved.

In the 5th minute of the second half, Di Yorio won the battle with Empereur and passed to Canobbio, who beat his marker but shot weakly, and Walter saved.

In the 10th minute, Cuiabá took a short corner, and Denílson shot powerfully with danger.

In the 19th minute, Nikão crossed, and Erick appeared at the far post to head. Walter made a great save.

In the 28th minute, Deyverson received in the area and passed to Pitta, who shot into the corner and scored, but the goal was disallowed because Deyverson was offside.

In the 48th minute, Erick received in the area and passed to Di Yorio to tap into the net, extending Furacão’s lead.

There was still time for Cuiabá to pull one back in the 52nd minute. Deyverson dribbled past the goalkeeper and scored.

With the defeat, Cuiabá fell into the relegation zone, while Athletico sits in the upper half of the table.

Photo: Gustavo Oliveira / Athletico

Grêmio 1×0 Vasco

Grêmio beat Vasco and moved out of the relegation zone.

In the 14th minute, Pavón beat his marker and crossed to Soteldo, who shot over the bar.

In the 42nd minute, Emerson Rodríguez crossed, and Vegetti hit the post. On the rebound, Hugo Moura shot against the defense.

In the 46th minute, Soteldo received in the small area, hesitated, and passed to Cristaldo, who had two chances but couldn’t score.

In the 3rd minute of the second half, Soteldo crossed, the ball deflected off the defense, and fell to Pavón, who shot close to the post.

Grêmio scored the winning goal in the 12th minute. Pavón passed to Soteldo, who entered the area and placed a shot into the corner.

Vasco tried but couldn’t equalize.

Photo: MAXI FRANZOI/AGIF

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Written by Henry Miller.