Match report

Botafogo 2–2 Cruzeiro: Serie A Draw

Botafogo
Botafogo
2–2
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Dec 3, 2017

Botafogo held off Cruzeiro to secure a 2-2 draw in their Serie A clash. Brenner and Ezequiel scored for Botafogo, while Thiago Neves and G. de Arrascaeta found the back of the net for Cruzeiro. Despite being reduced to ten men late in the match, Cruzeiro managed to maintain their composure and secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Botafogo 2–2 Cruzeiro
  • • Brenner scored first for Botafogo in the 26th minute, assisted by L. Valencia
  • • Thiago Neves equalized for Cruzeiro in the 38th minute, assisted by G. de Arrascaeta
  • • G. de Arrascaeta gave Cruzeiro the lead in the 50th minute
  • • Ezequiel scored the equalizer for Botafogo in the 69th minute, assisted by Brenner
  • • Rafinha was sent off for Cruzeiro in the 76th minute

Lineups

Botafogo

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fernández (G)
  • 3 J. Carli (D)
  • 4 Arnaldo (D)
  • 6 Victor Luis (D)
  • 2 Igor Rabello (D)
  • 8 Dudu Cearense (M)
  • 5 Rodrigo Lindoso (M)
  • 11 Matheus Fernandes (M)
  • 10 L. Valencia (M)
  • 9 Brenner Marlos (F)
  • 7 Guilherme (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 Ezequiel
  • 17 Marcos Vinicius
  • 18 Vinícius Tanque
  • 22 Bochecha
  • 15 Emerson Silva
  • 14 Marcelo Conceição
  • 21 Jonas
  • 13 Luis Ricardo
  • 16 Victor Lindenberg
  • 20 Fernandes
  • 23 Lucas Campos
  • 12 Jefferson

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Rafael (G)
  • 28 Digão
  • 17 Bryan (D)
  • 35 Murilo Cerqueira (D)
  • 8 Henrique (M)
  • 70 Rafinha (M)
  • 30 Thiago Neves (M)
  • 19 Robinho (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 10 G. De Arrascaeta (M)
  • 29 L. Romero (D)

Substitutes

  • 32 Arthur Henrique
  • 11 Alisson
  • 5 A. Cabral
  • 14 Judivan
  • 23 Elber
  • 34 Nonoca
  • 46 Victor Luiz
  • 47 Vitinho
  • 18 A. Messidoro
  • 37 Lucas França

Timeline

  1. Botafogo
    26' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Brenner · Assist: L. Valencia
  2. Cruzeiro
    33' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Murilo · On: Arthur Henrique
  3. Cruzeiro
    38' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Neves · Assist: G. de Arrascaeta
  4. Cruzeiro
    42' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Neves
  5. Botafogo
    45' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Joel Carli
  6. Cruzeiro
    50' Cruzeiro Goal · Normal Goal
    G. de Arrascaeta
  7. Botafogo
    55' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Ezequiel
  8. Cruzeiro
    60' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Henrique
  9. Cruzeiro
    65' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thiago Neves · On: Alisson
  10. Cruzeiro
    66' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    L. Romero
  11. Botafogo
    69' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Ezequiel · Assist: Brenner
  12. Botafogo
    71' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Guilherme Augusto · On: Marcos Vinícius
  13. Cruzeiro
    72' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Digão · On: A. Cabral
  14. Cruzeiro
    75' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Rafinha
  15. Botafogo
    75' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brenner · On: Vinícius Tanque
  16. Cruzeiro
    76' Cruzeiro Card · Red Card
    Rafinha
  17. Cruzeiro
    90' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    G. de Arrascaeta

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo Cruzeiro
Fouls 13 28
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 348 439
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 275 352
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Thiago Neves' goal in the 38th minute leveled the game, sparking a momentum shift in favor of Cruzeiro
  • ▸ G. de Arrascaeta's goal in the 50th minute put Cruzeiro ahead, but the game was turned around again by Ezequiel's equalizer in the 69th minute
  • ▸ Rafinha's red card in the 76th minute left Cruzeiro a man down, but they managed to hold on for a draw despite the numerical disadvantage