Match report

CRB Defeats Botafogo SP 3-2 in Serie B Thriller

CRB
CRB
3–2
FT
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
Sep 24, 2025

CRB emerged victorious in their Serie B clash against Botafogo SP, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory that saw three different goal scorers. Early goals from Fábio Alemão and Gegê gave CRB the lead before Daniel extended it late in the game. Despite two second-half strikes from Gabriel Bispo and L. Maciel for Botafogo SP, CRB held on to snatch all three points.

Key Facts

  • • CRB 3-2 Botafogo SP (Serie B)
  • • Goals: Fábio Alemão (20'), Gegê (43'), Daniel (75') for CRB; Gabriel Bispo (83'), L. Maciel (90'+) for Botafogo SP
  • • Yellow cards: Jean Victor (Botafogo SP), L. Maciel (Botafogo SP), Edson Felipe (Botafogo SP)
  • • Red card: Edson Felipe (Botafogo SP)

Lineups

CRB

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Vitor Caetano (G)
  • 2 Matheus Ribeiro (D)
  • 44 Henri (D)
  • 27 Fabio Alemao (D)
  • 77 Leo Campos (D)
  • 21 Crystopher Ribeiro (M)
  • 8 Gege (M)
  • 97 Dada Belmonte (M)
  • 10 Danielzinho (M)
  • 17 Thiaguinho (M)
  • 28 Mikael (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 L. Segovia
  • 5 Lucas Kallyel
  • 7 Douglas Baggio
  • 9 Breno Herculano
  • 18 Rafinha
  • 30 L. Fernando
  • 31 Gazao
  • 32 F. Barcelo
  • 42 Weverton
  • 60 Hayner
  • 93 Willian Pottker
  • 23 Fabio Henrique

Botafogo SP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor Souza (G)
  • 2 Wallison (D)
  • 3 Edson (D)
  • 4 Vilar (D)
  • 6 Jean Victor (D)
  • 5 Jhony Douglas (M)
  • 8 Matheus Barbosa (M)
  • 7 Gabriel Barros (M)
  • 10 L. Maciel (M)
  • 11 Jefferson Nem (M)
  • 9 Guilherme Queiroz (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joao Carlos
  • 13 Jeferson
  • 14 Ericson
  • 15 Gabriel Bispo
  • 16 Rafael Milhorim
  • 17 Robinho
  • 18 Jonathan Cafu
  • 19 Matheus Regis
  • 20 Marquinho
  • 21 Iago

Timeline

  1. CRB
    20' CRB Goal · Normal Goal
    Fábio Alemão · Assist: Thiaguinho
  2. CRB
    43' CRB Goal · Normal Goal
    Gegê · Assist: Matheus Ribeiro
  3. Botafogo SP
    45' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Jean Victor

    Argument

  4. Botafogo SP
    46' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jhony Douglas · On: Gabriel Bispo
  5. Botafogo SP
    46' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matheus Barbosa · On: Marquinho
  6. Botafogo SP
    69' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Wallison · On: Jeferson
  7. Botafogo SP
    69' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Barros · On: Robinho
  8. CRB
    71' CRB subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gegê · On: Gazão
  9. CRB
    71' CRB subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dada Belmonte · On: William Pottker
  10. Botafogo SP
    74' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    L. Maciel

    Foul

  11. CRB
    75' CRB Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel · Assist: Thiaguinho
  12. Botafogo SP
    76' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jefferson Nem · On: Matheus Régis
  13. CRB
    78' CRB subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matheus Ribeiro · On: Weverton
  14. CRB
    79' CRB subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mikael · On: Douglas Baggio
  15. Botafogo SP
    83' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Bispo · Assist: Jeferson
  16. Botafogo SP
    90'+5 Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Edson Felipe

    Argument

  17. Botafogo SP
    90'+6 Botafogo SP Var · Card upgrade
    Edson Felipe
  18. Botafogo SP
    90'+7 Botafogo SP Card · Red Card
    Edson Felipe

    Foul

  19. Botafogo SP
    90' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Maciel · Assist: Gabriel Bispo

Match Stats

Stat CRB Botafogo SP
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 20 13
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 568 330
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 506 276
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 9 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ CRB took a commanding lead with two quick goals from Fábio Alemão and Gegê, capitalizing on Botafogo SP's early struggles.
  • ▸ In the second half, despite Botafogo SP fighting back with two goals to make it 3-2, CRB managed to hold off further attacks due to their resilient defense.