Match report

Botafogo SP 2–2 Cuiaba: Stalemate in Serie B Clash

Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
2–2
FT
Cuiaba
Cuiaba
Oct 19, 2025

Botafogo SP managed to draw with Cuiaba in a thrilling encounter that saw two lead changes before settling at 2-2. The match was marked by an early goal from Carlos Alberto for Cuiaba and an equalizer by Ericson of Botafogo SP, followed by a second goal from Carlos Alberto which gave the visitors hope until Wesley scored a late goal to secure a draw.

Key Facts

  • • Carlos Alberto (Cuiaba) opened the scoring in the 20th minute.
  • • Ericson (Botafogo SP) equalized for his team at the 29th minute.
  • • Carlos Alberto scored again for Cuiaba in the 45th minute to regain the lead.
  • • Wesley (Botafogo SP) scored a crucial goal in the 90th minute to level the match.

Lineups

Botafogo SP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor Souza (G)
  • 2 Wallison (D)
  • 3 Ericson (D)
  • 4 Vilar (D)
  • 6 G. Risso (D)
  • 8 A. Dramisino (M)
  • 5 Wesley Dias (M)
  • 7 Gabriel Barros (M)
  • 10 L. Maciel (M)
  • 11 Jefferson Nem (M)
  • 9 Leo Gamalho (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joao Carlos
  • 13 Rafael Milhorim
  • 14 Alisson Cassiano
  • 15 Jhony Douglas
  • 16 Jean Victor
  • 17 Jonathan Cafu
  • 18 Matheus Barbosa
  • 19 R. Carrillo
  • 20 Marquinho
  • 21 Guilherme Queiroz
  • 22 Robinho
  • 23 Matheus Regis

Cuiaba

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 50 Luan Polli (G)
  • 4 Nathan Pelae (D)
  • 3 Bruno Alves (D)
  • 6 Sander (D)
  • 98 Matheusinho (M)
  • 20 David Miguel (M)
  • 27 Denilson Alves (M)
  • 8 Max Alves (M)
  • 7 A. Martinez (F)
  • 11 Carlos Alberto (F)
  • 70 Juan Christian (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Guilherme Nogueira
  • 13 Guilherme Mariano
  • 22 Nino Paraiba
  • 91 Luisao
  • 23 Marcelo Henrique
  • 15 Eduardo Vinicius
  • 47 Victor Barbara
  • 30 Lucas Mineiro
  • 21 Gabriel Mineiro
  • 10 Jader
  • 66 Nathan Cruz
  • 16 F. Pasadore

Timeline

  1. Cuiaba
    20' Cuiaba Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Alberto · Assist: Max
  2. Botafogo SP
    29' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Ericson · Assist: A. Dramisino
  3. Cuiaba
    45' Cuiaba Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Alberto · Assist: Juan Christian
  4. Cuiaba
    54' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    David Miguel

    Foul

  5. Cuiaba
    59' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Miguel · On: Lucas Mineiro
  6. Cuiaba
    59' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Juan Christian · On: Jader
  7. Botafogo SP
    61' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Wallison

    Foul

  8. Botafogo SP
    65' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Risso Patrón · On: Jean Victor
  9. Botafogo SP
    65' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wallison · On: Marquinho
  10. Botafogo SP
    65' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Léo Gamalho · On: Guilherme Queiróz
  11. Cuiaba
    69' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Luan Polli

    Time wasting

  12. Cuiaba
    70' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Sander

    Foul

  13. Cuiaba
    76' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan Pelae

    Foul

  14. Botafogo SP
    80' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Barros · On: R. Carrillo
  15. Botafogo SP
    81' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    L. Maciel

    Argument

  16. Cuiaba
    82' Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Jader

    Foul

  17. Cuiaba
    86' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlos Alberto · On: Nathan Cruz
  18. Botafogo SP
    89' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Maciel · On: Jonathan Cafú
  19. Cuiaba
    90'+3 Cuiaba Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Mineiro

    Foul

  20. Cuiaba
    90'+5 Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Martinez · On: Victor Barbara
  21. Cuiaba
    90'+5 Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Denilson · On: F. Pasadore
  22. Botafogo SP
    90' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Wesley · Assist: Jonathan Cafú

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo SP Cuiaba
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 459 321
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 363 249
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ericson's equalizer for Botafogo SP at the 29th minute changed the momentum of the game.
  • ▸ The late goal by Wesley in the 90th minute, securing a draw for Botafogo SP.