Match report
Botafogo Secures 3-0 Victory Over Vasco DA Gama in Serie A
Botafogo
3–0
FT
Vasco DA Gama
Nov 5, 2025
Botafogo demonstrated their dominance as they secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Vasco DA Gama in the recent Serie A match. The game saw early yellow cards for Botafogo's Alexander Barboza and Marlon Freitas, but it was Alex Telles who capitalized on a penalty at half-time to give Botafogo the lead. Artur doubled their advantage with a precise finish after a superb assist from J. Savarino. An own goal by Léo Jardim sealed Botafogo's win in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Botafogo defeated Vasco DA Gama 3-0
- • Alex Telles scored a penalty at 45'
- • Artur netted from an assist by J. Savarino at 72'
- • Léo Jardim conceded an own goal at 77'
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams
Lineups
Botafogo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 Leo Linck (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 20 A. Barboza (D)
- 57 David Ricardo (D)
- 13 Alex Telles (D)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 35 Danilo (M)
- 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
- 10 J. Savarino (M)
- 30 J. Correa (M)
- 98 Arthur Cabral (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Raul Steffens
- 4 M. Ponte
- 6 Cuiabano
- 7 Artur
- 9 C. Ramos
- 21 Marcal
- 25 Allan
- 26 Gabriel Bahia
- 28 Newton
- 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
- 47 Jeffinho
- 64 Marquinhos
Vasco DA Gama
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Leo Jardim (G)
- 2 J. Rodriguez (D)
- 46 C. Cuesta (D)
- 30 Robert Renan (D)
- 6 Lucas Piton (D)
- 88 Cauan Barros (M)
- 3 Tche Tche (M)
- 77 Rayan (M)
- 10 Coutinho (M)
- 11 C. A. Gomez (M)
- 99 P. Vegetti (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Daniel Fuzato
- 29 Lucas Oliveira
- 43 Lucas Freitas
- 12 Victor Luis
- 66 Leandrinho
- 25 Hugo Moura
- 85 Mateus Carvalho
- 23 Thiago Mendes
- 18 Paulinho Paula
- 9 Matheus Franca
- 7 David
- 19 GB
Timeline
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38' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAlexander Barboza
Foul
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41' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardMarlon Freitas
Argument
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45' Botafogo Goal · PenaltyAlex Telles
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46' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1Off: Tchê Tchê · On: Matheus França
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55' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardMatheus França
Foul
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64' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Correa · On: Artur
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69' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2Off: Cauan Barros · On: Hugo Moura
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72' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalArtur · Assist: J. Savarino
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73' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardArtur
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73' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Chris Ramos
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74' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Savarino · On: Cuiabano
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77' Botafogo Goal · Own GoalLéo Jardim
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79' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Vegetti · On: David
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80' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow CardDavid
Foul
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81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Rodríguez · On: Allan
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81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Danilo · On: Newton
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88' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 4Off: Coutinho · On: Thiago Mendes
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88' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 5Off: Andres Gomez · On: GB
Match Stats
| Stat | Botafogo | Vasco DA Gama |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 91% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 12 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 440 | 424 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 0 |
| xG | 2.83 | 0.98 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 396 | 384 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Alex Telles's penalty kick in the first half gave Botafogo a crucial lead going into halftime, setting the tone for their performance.
- ▸ Artur's goal at 72' after J. Savarino's assist extended Botafogo's advantage and effectively sealed the win.