Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Botafogo 2–0 in Serie A

Palmeiras
Palmeiras
2–0
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Nov 27, 2017

Palmeiras, led by goals from Dudu and Keno, emerged victorious over Botafogo, clinching a crucial 2–0 win in their Serie A encounter. The match saw Botafogo struggle with discipline, collecting multiple yellow cards throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Palmeiras: 2 goals, by Dudu (55') and Keno (63')
  • • Botafogo: 0 goals
  • • Botafogo received 5 yellow cards, with Bruno Silva (17'), João Paulo (29'), Gilson (46'), Rodrigo Pimpão (51'), and Eduardo Poveda (80')
  • • Palmeiras received 3 yellow cards, with Felipe Melo (11'), Moisés (49'), and Edu Dracena (80')

Lineups

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 14 Jaílson (G)
  • 3 Edu Dracena (D)
  • 12 Mayke (D)
  • 26 Y. Mina (D)
  • 30 Felipe Melo (M)
  • 11 Zé Roberto (M)
  • 10 Moisés (M)
  • 8 Tchê Tchê (M)
  • 7 Dudu (M)
  • 9 M. Borja (F)
  • 27 Keno (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 Willian
  • 21 Thiago Santos
  • 28 Hyoran
  • 4 Juninho
  • 5 Arouca
  • 13 Luan Garcia
  • 16 Deyverson
  • 18 A. Guerra
  • 19 Bruno Henrique
  • 20 Raphael Veiga
  • 22 Fabiano
  • 42 Vinicius Silvestre

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fernández (G)
  • 3 J. Carli (D)
  • 6 Gilson (D)
  • 4 Arnaldo (D)
  • 2 Igor Rabello (D)
  • 8 Bruno Silva (M)
  • 5 Rodrigo Lindoso (M)
  • 11 João Paulo (M)
  • 7 Rodrigo Pimpão (M)
  • 10 L. Valencia (M)
  • 9 Guilherme (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 Vinícius Tanque
  • 17 Marcos Vinicius
  • 19 Ezequiel
  • 22 Dudu Cearense
  • 15 Marcelo Conceição
  • 16 Matheus Fernandes
  • 14 Emerson Silva
  • 13 Luis Ricardo
  • 12 Jefferson

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    11' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Felipe Melo
  2. Botafogo
    17' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Silva
  3. Botafogo
    29' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    João Paulo
  4. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Gilson
  5. Palmeiras
    49' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Moisés
  6. Botafogo
    51' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Pimpão
  7. Palmeiras
    55' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Dudu · Assist: M. Borja
  8. Palmeiras
    63' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Keno · Assist: Felipe Melo
  9. Botafogo
    69' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guilherme Augusto · On: Vinícius Tanque
  10. Botafogo
    70' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Paulo · On: Marcos Vinícius
  11. Palmeiras
    73' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moisés · On: Willian
  12. Palmeiras
    75' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Felipe Melo · On: Thiago Santos
  13. Palmeiras
    80' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Edu Dracena
  14. Botafogo
    81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Ezequiel
  15. Palmeiras
    85' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dudu · On: Hyoran

Match Stats

Stat Palmeiras Botafogo
Fouls 19 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 532 314
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 442 231
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dudu's goal in the 55th minute marked the turning point, giving Palmeiras the lead and much-needed momentum.
  • ▸ Keno's goal in the 63rd minute sealed the win for Palmeiras, further demoralizing Botafogo who struggled with multiple yellow cards.