Match report
Botafogo 2–2 Coritiba: A Draw in Serie A
Botafogo
2–2
FT
Coritiba
Apr 12, 2026
In a thrilling encounter, Botafogo managed to hold off Coritiba to secure a 2-2 draw in their Serie A match. The game saw early Coritiba dominance, with Breno Lopes scoring in the 33rd minute. Botafogo responded strongly, tying the game through Danilo's goal and further extending their lead with a goal from Arthur Cabral. Coritiba showed resilience, equalizing through J. Lavega in the 79th minute to ensure the match ended in a share of the points.
Key Facts
- • Breno Lopes (Coritiba) scored first in the 33rd minute
- • Danilo (Botafogo) equalized in the 55th minute
- • Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) scored in the 77th minute
- • J. Lavega (Coritiba) equalized in the 79th minute
- • Multiple substitutions from both Botafogo and Coritiba
- • Yellow cards for Wallisson (Coritiba), Vitinho (Botafogo), Pedro Rangel (Coritiba), Alexander Barboza (Botafogo), and Jacy (Coritiba)
Lineups
Botafogo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Raul (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 15 Bastos (D)
- 20 Alexander Barboza (D)
- 67 Jhoan Hernandez (D)
- 6 Cristian Medina (M)
- 8 Danilo (M)
- 23 Santiago Rodríguez (M)
- 10 Álvaro Montoro (M)
- 14 Jordan Barrera (M)
- 19 Arthur Cabral (F)
Substitutes
- 88 Edenilson
- 77 Lucas Villalba
- 27 Caio Roque
- 11 Matheus Martins
- 9 Chris Ramos
- 25 Allan
- 7 Júnior Santos
- 42 Kadu Santos
- 34 Gabriel Justino
- 22 Neto
- 28 Newton
- 75 Huguinho
Coritiba
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 Pedro Rangel (G)
- 2 Tinga (D)
- 3 Maicon (D)
- 55 Jacy Maranhão (D)
- 26 Bruno Melo (D)
- 36 Vini Paulista (M)
- 19 Sebastian Gomez (M)
- 11 Lucas Ronier (M)
- 10 Josué (M)
- 77 Breno Lopes (M)
- 32 Pedro Rocha (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Wallisson Luiz
- 23 Tiago Cóser
- 7 Joaquín Lavega
- 6 Felipe Jonatan
- 78 Renato Marques
- 21 Thiago Santos
- 44 João Pedro Chermont
- 33 David Alves França
- 29 Willian Oliveira
- 88 Fernando Sobral
- 13 Keiller
- 28 Fabinho
Timeline
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33' Coritiba Goal · Normal GoalBreno Lopes · Assist: Josué
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46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Rodríguez · On: L. M. Villalba Jaume
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46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Á. Montoro · On: Edenilson
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49' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Hernandez · On: Caio Roque
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55' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalDanilo · Assist: Vitinho
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60' Coritiba subst · Substitution 1Off: Vini Paulista · On: Wallisson
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65' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Barrera · On: Matheus Martins
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70' Coritiba subst · Substitution 2Off: Breno Lopes · On: J. Lavega
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70' Coritiba subst · Substitution 3Off: Maicon · On: Tiago Coser
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70' Coritiba Card · Yellow CardWallisson
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71' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardVitinho
Holding
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76' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Vitinho · On: Chris Ramos
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77' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalArthur Cabral · Assist: Edenilson
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79' Coritiba subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno Melo · On: Felipe Jonatan
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79' Coritiba subst · Substitution 5Off: Pedro Rocha · On: Renato Marques
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79' Coritiba Goal · Normal GoalJ. Lavega
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82' Coritiba subst · Substitution 6Off: S. Gomez · On: Thiago Santos
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85' Coritiba Card · Yellow CardPedro Rangel
Delay of game
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89' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAlexander Barboza
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+9 Coritiba Card · Yellow CardJacy
Roughing
Match Stats
| Stat | Botafogo | Coritiba |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 78% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 13 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 452 | 295 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 1.42 | 1.02 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 8 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 394 | 230 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Botafogo's goal by Danilo in the 55th minute turned the tide, providing a much-needed boost in momentum
- ▸ Coritiba's equalizing goal by J. Lavega in the 79th minute showcased their fighting spirit and resilience