Match report

Botafogo SP Defeats Volta Redonda 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda
0–1
FT
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
Nov 3, 2025

Botafogo SP edged out Volta Redonda 1-0 in an intense Serie B encounter, thanks to a penalty kick by Léo Gamalho. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions on both sides, Botafogo SP's defensive resilience held strong until the decisive moment in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Volta Redonda 0-1 Botafogo SP
  • • Goal scorer: Léo Gamalho (penalty) at minute 68
  • • Yellow cards: Ericson and A. Dramisino (Botafogo SP), MV, Gabriel Pinheiro, Matheus Lucas (Volta Redonda)
  • • Substitutions made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Volta Redonda

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 Jefferson Paulino (G)
  • 13 Jhonny (D)
  • 19 Igor Morais (D)
  • 3 Gabriel Pinheiro (D)
  • 26 Caio Roque (D)
  • 16 Rai (M)
  • 5 Bruno Barra (M)
  • 28 Andre Luiz (M)
  • 11 MV (F)
  • 9 Italo (F)
  • 20 Marquinhos

Substitutes

  • 12 Jean Drosny
  • 2 Wellington Silva
  • 4 Lucas Ramires
  • 22 Juninho Monteiro
  • 8 Thallyson
  • 25 Adsson
  • 18 Dener
  • 17 Vitinho Lopes
  • 10 PK
  • 23 Matheus Lucas
  • 7 Joao Pedro
  • 27 Ygor Catatau

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 Gabriel Barros (M)
  • 10 A. Dramisino (M)
  • 11 Jefferson Nem (M)
  • 9 Guilherme Queiroz (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joao Carlos
  • 14 Rafael Milhorim
  • 15 L. Maciel
  • 16 Matheus Barbosa
  • 17 Jonathan Cafu
  • 18 R. Carrillo
  • 19 Leo Gamalho
  • 20 Marquinho
  • 21 Caua Lucas
  • 25 Brenno Klippel
  • 13 Alisson Cassiano

Timeline

  1. Botafogo SP
    35' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Ericson

    Foul

  2. Volta Redonda
    61' Volta Redonda Card · Yellow Card
    MV

    Simulation

  3. Volta Redonda
    61' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andre Luiz · On: Patrick
  4. Botafogo SP
    63' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wesley · On: L. Maciel
  5. Botafogo SP
    63' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Guilherme Queiróz · On: Léo Gamalho
  6. Botafogo SP
    63' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Barros · On: Marquinho
  7. Botafogo SP
    68' Botafogo SP Goal · Penalty
    Léo Gamalho
  8. Volta Redonda
    70' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: MV · On: Matheus Lucas
  9. Volta Redonda
    70' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marquinhos · On: Ygor Catatau
  10. Botafogo SP
    71' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dramisino

    Foul

  11. Botafogo SP
    73' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Risso Patrón

    Foul

  12. Botafogo SP
    75' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Dramisino · On: Jonathan Cafú
  13. Volta Redonda
    76' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Caio Roque · On: Juninho Monteiro
  14. Volta Redonda
    76' Volta Redonda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jhonny · On: João Pedro
  15. Volta Redonda
    85' Volta Redonda Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Pinheiro

    Foul

  16. Botafogo SP
    87' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jefferson Nem · On: Alisson Cassiano
  17. Volta Redonda
    90'+6 Volta Redonda Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Lucas

    Off the ball foul

Match Stats

Stat Volta Redonda Botafogo SP
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 71%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 422 258
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 1.04 1.32
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 349 184
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Léo Gamalho's penalty kick at minute 68 was a turning point, giving Botafogo SP the lead and control of the match.
  • ▸ Volta Redonda faced multiple yellow cards including MV for simulation and Gabriel Pinheiro for fouls, disrupting their momentum.