Match report

Botafogo SP Defeats Vila Nova 2-0 in Serie B

Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
2–0
FT
Vila Nova
Vila Nova
Aug 25, 2025

Botafogo SP stuns Vila Nova in the Brazilian Serie B by securing a solid 2–0 win. The game saw early yellow cards issued to Vila Nova's Willian Formiga, João Vieira, and Vinícius, while Botafogo capitalized on a penalty kick scored by Marquinho at minute 59. With ten men after Weverton was sent off in the second half, Vila Nova struggled to find an equalizer as R. Carrillo added another goal for Botafogo SP with just minutes remaining.

Key Facts

  • • Botafogo SP defeats Vila Nova 2-0
  • • Marquinho scores penalty kick at minute 59
  • • R. Carrillo secures second goal in the 87th minute
  • • Vila Nova's Weverton receives a red card at minute 75
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards throughout the match

Lineups

Botafogo SP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor Souza (G)
  • 2 Wallison (D)
  • 3 Carlao (D)
  • 4 Rafael Milhorim (D)
  • 6 G. Risso (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Bispo (M)
  • 8 Wesley Dias (M)
  • 7 Jonathan Cafu (M)
  • 10 Marquinho (M)
  • 11 Jefferson Nem (M)
  • 9 Leo Gamalho (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joao Carlos
  • 13 Jeferson
  • 14 Hebert
  • 15 A. Dramisino
  • 16 Jean Victor
  • 17 Matheus Regis
  • 18 Matheus Barbosa
  • 19 R. Carrillo
  • 20 L. Maciel
  • 21 Gabriel Barros
  • 22 Guilherme Queiroz
  • 23 Tortello

Vila Nova

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 Halls
  • 2 Elias (D)
  • 3 Tiago Pagnussat (D)
  • 4 Weverton (D)
  • 13 Willian Formiga (D)
  • 5 Joao Vieira (M)
  • 8 Ralf (M)
  • 11 Vinicius Paiva (M)
  • 10 Dodo (M)
  • 21 Ruan Ribeiro (M)
  • 7 Andre Luis (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Mauricio Kozlinski
  • 6 Higor
  • 9 Gabriel Poveda
  • 14 Walisson Maia
  • 15 Miticov
  • 17 Jean Mota
  • 18 Gustavo Paje
  • 22 Thalys
  • 23 Nathan Melo
  • 27 Igor Henrique
  • 33 Bruno Xavier

Timeline

  1. Vila Nova
    ?' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Willian Formiga

    Argument

  2. Vila Nova
    22' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    João Vieira

    Foul

  3. Botafogo SP
    40' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Léo Gamalho · On: R. Carrillo
  4. Vila Nova
    42' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Vinícius

    Foul

  5. Vila Nova
    46' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: André Luís · On: Bruno
  6. Vila Nova
    46' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willian Formiga · On: Higor
  7. Botafogo SP
    59' Botafogo SP Goal · Penalty
    Marquinho
  8. Botafogo SP
    60' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Cafú · On: Gabriel Barros
  9. Botafogo SP
    67' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Wallison

    Foul

  10. Vila Nova
    68' Vila Nova Card · Yellow Card
    Ralf

    Foul

  11. Vila Nova
    69' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ralf · On: Jean Mota
  12. Vila Nova
    69' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ruan Ribeiro · On: Igor Henrique
  13. Vila Nova
    75' Vila Nova Card · Red Card
    Weverton

    Foul

  14. Vila Nova
    79' Vila Nova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dodozinho · On: Gabriel Poveda
  15. Botafogo SP
    83' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marquinho · On: A. Dramisino
  16. Botafogo SP
    84' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Wallison · On: Jeferson
  17. Botafogo SP
    87' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Carrillo
  18. Botafogo SP
    90'+4 Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dramisino

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo SP Vila Nova
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 53%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 415 265
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 301 140
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Botafogo SP capitalizes on Vila Nova’s early yellow cards to gain momentum, leading up to Marquinho's penalty kick at minute 59.
  • ▸ Vila Nova is reduced to ten men after Weverton receives a red card in the second half, allowing Botafogo SP to control the game and score their second goal through R. Carrillo.