Match report

Botafogo Stuns Vasco DA Gama with Late Goals in Serie A

Vasco DA Gama
Vasco DA Gama
1–2
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Apr 5, 2026

Botafogo produced a stunning comeback to defeat Vasco DA Gama 2-1 in the Serie A clash. Despite conceding first to David's goal, Botafogo rallied with strikes from L. M. Villalba Jaume and Matheus Martins to secure a crucial victory in the Brazilian league.

Key Facts

  • • Vasco DA Gama: David (62')
  • • Botafogo: L. M. Villalba Jaume (66'), Matheus Martins (79')
  • • A. Saldivia (Vasco DA Gama) and Júnior Santos (Botafogo) both received yellow cards
  • • Puma Rodríguez assisted David's goal for Vasco DA Gama
  • • Caio Roque assisted L. M. Villalba Jaume's goal for Botafogo
  • • Á. Montoro assisted Matheus Martins' goal for Botafogo

Lineups

Vasco DA Gama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Léo Jardim (G)
  • 2 Puma Rodríguez (D)
  • 4 Alan Saldivia (D)
  • 30 Robert Renan (D)
  • 66 Cuiabano (D)
  • 88 Cauan Barros (M)
  • 23 Thiago Mendes (M)
  • 3 Tchê Tchê (M)
  • 10 Johan Rojas (M)
  • 11 Andrés Gómez (M)
  • 7 David (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Marino Hinestroza
  • 17 Nuno Moreira
  • 77 Claudio Spinelli
  • 96 Paulo Henrique
  • 25 Hugo Moura
  • 28 Adson
  • 98 JP
  • 6 Lucas Piton
  • 43 Lucas Freitas
  • 13 Daniel Fuzato
  • 9 Matheus França
  • 46 Carlos Cuesta

Botafogo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Raul (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 5 Nahuel Ferraresi (D)
  • 20 Alexander Barboza (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 88 Edenilson (M)
  • 25 Allan (M)
  • 8 Danilo (M)
  • 7 Júnior Santos (F)
  • 19 Arthur Cabral (F)
  • 11 Matheus Martins (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Caio Roque
  • 77 Lucas Villalba
  • 37 Kadir Barría
  • 10 Álvaro Montoro
  • 28 Newton
  • 15 Bastos
  • 23 Santiago Rodríguez
  • 14 Jordan Barrera
  • 42 Kadu Santos
  • 34 Gabriel Justino
  • 24 Léo Linck
  • 6 Cristian Medina

Timeline

  1. Vasco DA Gama
    41' Vasco DA Gama Card · Yellow Card
    A. Saldivia

    Tripping

  2. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Caio Roque
  3. Botafogo
    52' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Júnior Santos

    Foul

  4. Botafogo
    55' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ferraresi

    Foul

  5. Botafogo
    60' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Júnior Santos · On: L. M. Villalba Jaume
  6. Vasco DA Gama
    62' Vasco DA Gama Goal · Normal Goal
    David · Assist: Puma Rodríguez
  7. Botafogo
    66' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    L. M. Villalba Jaume · Assist: Caio Roque
  8. Botafogo
    69' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Edenilson · On: K. Barria
  9. Botafogo
    69' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Á. Montoro
  10. Vasco DA Gama
    70' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tchê Tchê · On: M. Hinestroza
  11. Vasco DA Gama
    70' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rojas · On: N. Moreira
  12. Vasco DA Gama
    78' Vasco DA Gama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David · On: C. Spinelli
  13. Botafogo
    79' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Martins · Assist: Á. Montoro
  14. Botafogo
    88' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Allan · On: Newton
  15. Botafogo
    90'+2 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Raul Steffens

    Delay of game

Match Stats

Stat Vasco DA Gama Botafogo
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 90% 79%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 18
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 512 299
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 9
xG 2.16 1.13
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 461 236
Shots Inside Box 12 12
Saves 8 4
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ David's goal for Vasco DA Gama at the 62nd minute seemed to give them the lead, but Botafogo responded quickly.
  • ▸ The turning point came with L. M. Villalba Jaume's equalizer at 66 minutes, followed by Matheus Martins' decisive goal in the 79th minute to secure the win for Botafogo.