Match report
Botafogo SP Defeats America Mineiro 2-1 in Serie B Clash
Botafogo SP
2–1
FT
America Mineiro
Aug 2, 2025
Botafogo SP clinched an important win against America Mineiro by scoring two goals to one in the fierce Serie B encounter. Léo Gamalho played a pivotal role with both his opening goal and penalty, securing victory for Botafogo despite Ericson's early yellow card.
Key Facts
- • Léo Gamalho scored two goals (20' and 70')
- • Miguelito equalized for America Mineiro at the 35'
- • Ericson received a yellow card early in the game, forcing an early substitution by Alisson Cassiano
Lineups
Botafogo SP
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Victor Souza (G)
- 2 Jeferson (D)
- 3 Ericson (D)
- 4 Carlao (D)
- 6 Jean Victor (D)
- 5 Wesley Dias (M)
- 10 L. Maciel (M)
- 7 Jonathan Cafu (M)
- 8 A. Dramisino (M)
- 11 Jefferson Nem (M)
- 9 Leo Gamalho (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Joao Carlos
- 13 Wallison
- 14 Alisson Cassiano
- 15 Edson
- 16 G. Risso
- 17 Matheus Regis
- 18 Matheus Barbosa
- 19 R. Carrillo
- 20 Marquinho
- 21 Tortello
- 22 Rafael Milhorim
- 23 Caua Lucas
America Mineiro
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Dalberson (G)
- 23 Mariano (D)
- 45 Ricardo Silva (D)
- 3 Lucao (D)
- 29 Paulinho (D)
- 5 F. Elizari (M)
- 15 Kaua Diniz (M)
- 17 Stenio (M)
- 7 Miguelito (M)
- 22 Figueiredo (M)
- 9 Willian Bigode (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Jori
- 18 Julio Cesar
- 55 Thallyson
- 21 Jhosefer
- 10 C. Ortiz
- 25 David Lopes
- 40 Yago Souza
- 39 Arthur Sousa
- 11 Heber
- 96 F. Labandeira
- 42 Miqueias
- 14 Rafa Barcelos
Timeline
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3' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow CardEricson
Foul
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20' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal GoalLéo Gamalho · Assist: Jonathan Cafú
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35' America Mineiro Goal · Normal GoalMiguelito · Assist: Stênio
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45' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1Off: Ericson · On: Alisson Cassiano
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54' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardWillian
Foul
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62' America Mineiro Var · Penalty confirmedWillian
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68' America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardF. Elizari
Argument
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70' Botafogo SP Goal · PenaltyLéo Gamalho
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75' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Willian · On: C. Ortiz
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75' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 2Off: Stênio · On: Arthur Sousa
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78' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow CardWesley
Foul
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80' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2Off: Jean Victor · On: Gabriel Risso Patrón
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80' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3Off: Jonathan Cafú · On: Marquinho
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88' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Elizari · On: David Lopes
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88' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 4Off: Figueiredo · On: F. Labandeira
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89' America Mineiro subst · Substitution 5Off: Miguelito · On: Heber
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90'+1 Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4Off: Léo Gamalho · On: Wallison
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90'+4 America Mineiro Card · Yellow CardPaulinho
Foul
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90' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Dramisino · On: Edson Felipe
Match Stats
| Stat | Botafogo SP | America Mineiro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 365 | 323 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 1.25 | 1.18 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 301 | 250 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Léo Gamalho's penalty goal was confirmed following VAR review and sealed Botafogo SP’s victory at 70'
- ▸ America Mineiro struggled after Willian received a yellow card, leading to multiple substitutions that couldn't reverse their fortunes