Match report

Criciuma Defeats Botafogo SP 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Criciuma
Criciuma
2–0
FT
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
Nov 16, 2025

Criciuma triumphed in their Serie B encounter against Botafogo SP, securing the win with two well-timed strikes. Goals from Rodrigo Fagundes early on and Joao Carlos later cemented a dominant performance for Criciuma, who held off multiple substitutions by their opponents to maintain control throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Rodrigo Fagundes scored the opening goal at minute 11 with an assist from Jhonata Robert.
  • • Botafogo SP received three yellow cards, with Wesley and Léo Gamalho penalized in the first half and Jean Victor in the second.
  • • Joao Carlos sealed the victory for Criciuma with a goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Nicolas.
  • • Both teams made numerous substitutions, but Botafogo SP struggled to turn the tide against their opponents.

Lineups

Criciuma

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 13 Jonathan (D)
  • 3 Rodrigo (D)
  • 4 Luciano Castan (D)
  • 6 Marcinho (M)
  • 18 Leo Naldi (M)
  • 25 Guilherme Lobo (M)
  • 76 Felipinho (M)
  • 10 Jhonata Robert (F)
  • 9 Nicolas (F)
  • 77 Diego Goncalves (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 Georgemy
  • 23 Leo Alaba
  • 2 Yan Souto
  • 34 Lucas Dias
  • 5 Matheus Trindade
  • 50 Juninho
  • 7 Fellipe Mateus
  • 20 Jean Carlos
  • 88 Luiz Henrique
  • — B. Borasi
  • 99 Sassa
  • 21 Joao Carlos

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)
  • 5 Gabriel Bispo (M)
  • 8 Wesley Dias (M)
  • 7 Jonathan Cafu (M)
  • 10 A. Dramisino (M)
  • 11 Gabriel Barros (M)
  • 9 Leo Gamalho (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joao Carlos
  • 14 Alisson Cassiano
  • 13 Rafael Milhorim
  • 16 Jean Victor
  • 15 L. Maciel
  • 18 Matheus Barbosa
  • 21 Jhony Douglas
  • 17 Pedro Henrique
  • 20 Marquinho
  • 19 Guilherme Queiroz

Timeline

  1. Criciuma
    11' Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Fagundes · Assist: Jhonata Robert
  2. Botafogo SP
    45'+3 Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Wesley

    Argument

  3. Botafogo SP
    55' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Léo Gamalho

    Argument

  4. Botafogo SP
    63' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wesley · On: L. Maciel
  5. Botafogo SP
    63' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Barros · On: Marquinho
  6. Criciuma
    73' Criciuma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcinho · On: Léo Alabá
  7. Criciuma
    73' Criciuma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jhonata Robert · On: João Carlos
  8. Criciuma
    74' Criciuma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Guilherme Lobo · On: Matheus Trindade
  9. Criciuma
    74' Criciuma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Felipinho · On: Luiz Henrique
  10. Botafogo SP
    75' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dramisino · On: Jean Victor
  11. Botafogo SP
    81' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Jean Victor

    Foul

  12. Criciuma
    81' Criciuma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jonathan · On: Yan Souto
  13. Botafogo SP
    84' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jonathan Cafú · On: Matheus Barbosa
  14. Botafogo SP
    84' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gabriel Bispo · On: Guilherme Queiróz
  15. Criciuma
    87' Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    João Carlos · Assist: Nicolas

Match Stats

Stat Criciuma Botafogo SP
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 389 418
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 310 335
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodrigo Fagundes' early goal gave Criciuma a crucial advantage in the match, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Joao Carlos' second goal came at an important time to secure the win and further demoralize Botafogo SP's efforts.