Match report
Botafogo Defeats Mirassol 3-2 in Serie A Thriller
Botafogo
3–2
FT
Mirassol
Apr 1, 2026
Botafogo secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mirassol in a tense Serie A match, with Arthur Cabral, Alex Telles, and Junio Santos leading the charge for the home side. Mirassol fought back but couldn't quite match Botafogo's resilience.
Key Facts
- • Botafogo 3-2 Mirassol
- • Arthur Cabral scored the opening goal in the 11th minute
- • Shaylon equalized for Mirassol in the 21st minute
- • Alex Telles scored a penalty in the 43rd minute
- • Júnior Santos sealed the win for Botafogo in the 66th minute
- • Igor Formiga scored a late consolation goal for Mirassol in the 92nd minute
Lineups
Botafogo
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Raul (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 15 Bastos (D)
- 34 Gabriel Justino (D)
- 13 Alex Telles (D)
- 25 Allan (M)
- 17 Júnior Santos (M)
- 6 Cristian Medina (M)
- 88 Edenilson (M)
- 23 Santiago Rodríguez (M)
- 19 Arthur Cabral (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Jordan Barrera
- 27 Caio Roque
- 10 Álvaro Montoro
- 11 Matheus Martins
- 5 Nahuel Ferraresi
- 3 Ythallo
- 77 Lucas Villalba
- 4 Mateo Ponte
- 16 Nathan Fernandes
- 24 Léo Linck
- 75 Huguinho
- 28 Newton
Mirassol
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 22 Walter (G)
- 32 Igor Formiga (D)
- 34 João Victor (D)
- 3 Willian Machado (D)
- 12 Victor Luis (D)
- 25 Neto Moura (M)
- 21 José Aldo (M)
- 7 Shaylon (M)
- 11 Negueba (M)
- 29 Tiquinho Soares (F)
- 77 Alesson (F)
Substitutes
- 99 André Luis
- 27 Antonio Galeano
- 95 Edson Carioca
- 18 Gabriel Pires
- 8 Denilson
- 5 Yuri Lara
- 23 Alex Muralha
- 20 Daniel Borges
- 2 Lucas Oliveira
- 17 Everton Galdino
- 10 Chico
- 26 Lucas Mugni
Timeline
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?' Mirassol Card · Yellow CardLucas Oliveira
Argument
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11' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalArthur Cabral · Assist: Edenilson
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21' Mirassol Goal · Normal GoalShaylon
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39' Botafogo Var · Penalty confirmedCristian Medina
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43' Botafogo Goal · PenaltyAlex Telles
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45'+1 Mirassol Card · Yellow CardNegueba
Argument
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46' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardCristian Medina
Time wasting
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48' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardVitinho
Foul
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62' Mirassol Card · Yellow CardTiquinho Soares
Argument
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62' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Rodríguez · On: J. Barrera
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63' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Alex Telles · On: Caio Roque
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64' Mirassol subst · Substitution 1Off: Jose Aldo · On: André Luís
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66' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalJúnior Santos
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70' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: Cristian Medina · On: Á. Montoro
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70' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Matheus Martins
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73' Mirassol subst · Substitution 2Off: Negueba · On: A. Galeano
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73' Mirassol subst · Substitution 3Off: Tiquinho Soares · On: Edson Carioca
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77' Mirassol subst · Substitution 5Off: Neto Moura · On: Gabriel Pires
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77' Mirassol subst · Substitution 4Off: Shaylon · On: Denilson
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90'+1 Botafogo Card · Yellow CardBastos
Foul
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90'+2 Mirassol Goal · Normal GoalIgor Formiga · Assist: Gabriel Pires
Match Stats
| Stat | Botafogo | Mirassol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 91% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 19 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 317 | 569 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 2.38 | 0.98 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 8 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 249 | 515 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Botafogo took the lead early through Arthur Cabral, but Mirassol quickly equalized via Shaylon
- ▸ Alex Telles capitalized on a penalty to put Botafogo up 2-1, securing a crucial halftime advantage
- ▸ Júnior Santos' goal in the 66th minute provided insurance for Botafogo, despite Mirassol's late push