Match report

Atletico-MG Defeats Botafogo 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
1–0
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Dec 1, 2018

Atletico-MG held off Botafogo to secure a 1-0 victory in the Serie A match, with the lone goal coming from J. Cazares in the 18th minute. The match was marked by several yellow cards and substitutions, but Atletico-MG managed to maintain their lead throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • J. Cazares scored the winning goal for Atletico-MG at 18 minutes.
  • • Atletico-MG received three yellow cards: Leonardo Silva, Elias, and Emerson Royal.
  • • Botafogo received four yellow cards: Yuri, Matheus Fernandes, Rodrigo Pimpão, and Gustavo Bochecha.
  • • Atletico-MG made three substitutions: Gabriel for Leonardo Silva, Ze Welison for Elias, and D. Terans for Ricardo Oliveira.

Lineups

Atletico-MG

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor (G)
  • 6 Fábio Santos (D)
  • 3 Leonardo Silva (D)
  • 28 Iago Maidana (D)
  • 14 Emerson (D)
  • 21 Adílson (M)
  • 7 Elias (M)
  • 10 J. Cazares (M)
  • 9 Ricardo Oliveira (F)
  • 27 Luan (M)
  • 11 Y. Chará (M)

Substitutes

  • 4 Gabriel
  • 45 José Welison
  • 55 D. Terans
  • 23 Nathan
  • 16 Lucas Cândido
  • 20 Matheus Galdezani
  • 29 Patric
  • 31 Michael
  • 40 Cleiton
  • 44 Alerrandro
  • 94 Edinho
  • 95 Denílson

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Fernández (G)
  • 6 Moisés (D)
  • 2 Igor Rabello (D)
  • 4 Marcinho (D)
  • 3 Marcelo Conceição (D)
  • 10 Marcos Vinicius (M)
  • 11 Yuri (D)
  • 5 Bochecha (M)
  • 8 Matheus Fernandes (M)
  • 7 Rodrigo Pimpão (M)
  • 9 Kieza (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Leandrinho
  • 18 Ezequiel
  • 17 João Paulo
  • 14 Kanu
  • 13 Helerson
  • 16 Wenderson
  • 12 Saulo
  • 15 Jonathan

Timeline

  1. Atletico-MG
    18' Atletico-MG Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cazares · Assist: Emerson Royal
  2. Atletico-MG
    21' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Leonardo Silva
  3. Botafogo
    38' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Yuri
  4. Atletico-MG
    40' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Elias
  5. Atletico-MG
    51' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Emerson Royal
  6. Atletico-MG
    55' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leonardo Silva · On: Gabriel
  7. Botafogo
    60' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Fernandes
  8. Botafogo
    61' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yuri · On: Leandrinho
  9. Botafogo
    61' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yuri · On: Ezequiel
  10. Botafogo
    71' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Pimpão
  11. Botafogo
    71' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gustavo Bochecha · On: João Paulo
  12. Atletico-MG
    74' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Elias · On: Ze Welison
  13. Atletico-MG
    80' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ricardo Oliveira · On: D. Terans

Match Stats

Stat Atletico-MG Botafogo
Fouls 15 17
Pass Accuracy 80% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 5 10
Total Passes 379 397
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 302 318
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Cazares in the 18th minute set the tone for the match, giving Atletico-MG a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards and substitutions disrupted Botafogo's rhythm, preventing them from mounting a strong comeback.