Match report

Botafogo Defeats Internacional 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Internacional
Internacional
0–1
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Dec 5, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Botafogo secured a hard-fought victory over Internacional with a solitary goal from J. Savarino early on in the game. The match, played in Serie A, saw both teams struggle for momentum and control as Internacional attempted to fight back but could not breach their opponents' defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Internacional 0-1 Botafogo
  • • Goal scorer: J. Savarino (5th minute)
  • • Assist: T. Almada for the only goal
  • • Bruno Tabata of Internacional received a yellow card at 27 minutes
  • • Alexander Barboza of Botafogo also received a yellow card at injury time in the first half

Lineups

Internacional

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 15 Bruno Gomes (D)
  • 18 A. Rogel (D)
  • 44 Vitão (D)
  • 26 A. Bernabéi (D)
  • 8 Bruno Henrique (M)
  • 40 Rômulo (M)
  • 17 Tabata (M)
  • 21 Wesley (M)
  • 19 R. Borré (F)
  • 13 E. Valencia (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 Gabriel Carvalho
  • 11 Wanderson
  • 5 Fernando
  • 20 Clayton
  • 47 Gustavo Prado
  • 31 L. Alario
  • 35 B. Aguirre
  • 49 Ricardo Mathias
  • 24 Anthoni
  • 45 Lucca
  • 39 Luis Otávio
  • 6 Renê

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Fernández (G)
  • 22 Vitinho (D)
  • 34 Adryelson (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 26 Gregore (M)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 7 Luiz Henrique (M)
  • 10 J. Savarino (M)
  • 23 T. Almada (M)
  • 99 Igor Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 33 Eduardo
  • 37 Matheus Martins
  • 11 Júnior Santos
  • 5 Danilo Barbosa
  • 6 Tchê Tchê
  • 9 Tiquinho Soares
  • 3 Lucas Halter
  • 70 Ó. Romero
  • 28 Allan
  • 97 Raul
  • 66 Cuiabano

Timeline

  1. Botafogo
    5' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Savarino · Assist: T. Almada
  2. Botafogo
    12' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vitinho · On: M. Ponte
  3. Internacional
    27' Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Tabata

    Tripping

  4. Botafogo
    45'+3 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Barboza

    Tripping

  5. Internacional
    59' Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bernabei

    Holding

  6. Internacional
    64' Internacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Henrique · On: Gabriel Carvalho
  7. Internacional
    64' Internacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Tabata · On: Wanderson
  8. Botafogo
    65' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luiz Henrique · On: Carlos Eduardo
  9. Botafogo
    65' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Almada · On: Matheus Martins
  10. Internacional
    70' Internacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rômulo · On: Fernando
  11. Internacional
    70' Internacional subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Rogel · On: Clayton
  12. Botafogo
    81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marlon Freitas · On: Danilo Barbosa
  13. Botafogo
    81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Savarino · On: Júnior Santos
  14. Internacional
    90'+3 Internacional Card · Yellow Card
    Wanderson

Match Stats

Stat Internacional Botafogo
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 69%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 2
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 508 266
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 0.84 0.08
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 427 184
Shots Inside Box 8 0
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Savarino from T. Almada's assist set the tone for the rest of the match, giving Botafogo a crucial lead they managed to hold onto.
  • ▸ Internacional made several substitutions in the second half but could not find an equalizer despite their efforts.