Match report

Botafogo SP Stuns Fortaleza EC 4-0 in Serie B

Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
4–0
FT
Fortaleza EC
Fortaleza EC
Mar 21, 2026

Botafogo SP stunned Fortaleza EC with a commanding 4-0 victory in their Serie B match, showcasing their offensive might and defensive resilience. The game was marred by a red card for Fortaleza's Mailton, who was sent off for violent conduct. The victory secures a significant three points for Botafogo SP in the competitive Serie B.

Key Facts

  • Hygor scored the first goal in the 34th minute, assisted by Morelli.
  • Morelli doubled the lead with a goal in the 38th minute.
  • Vilar extended the lead in the 45th minute, assisted by Patrick Brey.
  • Morelli completed his brace in the 52nd minute, assisted by Rafael Gava.
  • Fortaleza's Mailton was sent off in the 89th minute for violent conduct.

Lineups

Botafogo SP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor Souza (G)
  • 22 Gabriel Inocencio
  • 4 Vilar (D)
  • 14 Carlao (D)
  • 6 Patrick Brey (D)
  • 5 L. Maciel (M)
  • 10 Rafael Gava (M)
  • 30 Ze Hugo (M)
  • 8 Everton Morelli (M)
  • 7 Kelvin (M)
  • 9 Hygor (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Jordan
  • 16 Matheus Sales
  • 2 Jonathan
  • 11 Jefferson Nem
  • 20 Marquinho
  • 21 Luizao
  • 27 Darlan
  • 19 Marcio Maranhao
  • 28 Yuri Felipe
  • 26 Felipe Vieira
  • 23 Wesley
  • 29 Thiago Moraes

Fortaleza EC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Brenno (G)
  • 22 Mailton (D)
  • 2 E. Britez (D)
  • 3 Gazal (D)
  • 18 G. Fuentes (D)
  • 29 Rodrigo (M)
  • 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
  • 11 Vitinho (M)
  • 7 T. Pochettino (M)
  • 32 Luiz Fernando (M)
  • 9 J. B. Miritello (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Vinicius Silvestre
  • 10 Lucas Crispim
  • 4 Luan Freitas
  • 8 Ronald
  • 37 Ryan
  • 75 Rodriguinho
  • 38 Lucca Prior
  • 35 Bruninho
  • 31 Welliton
  • 77 Paulo Baya
  • 19 Luquinhas
  • 33 K. Rocha

Timeline

  1. Botafogo SP
    34' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Hygor · Assist: Morelli
  2. Botafogo SP
    38' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Morelli
  3. Botafogo SP
    40' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Morelli
  4. Fortaleza EC
    43' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Fernando

    Foul

  5. Botafogo SP
    45' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Vilar · Assist: Patrick Brey
  6. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Lucas Crispim
  7. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Pochettino · On: Lucca Prior
  8. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitinho · On: Welliton
  9. Botafogo SP
    52' Botafogo SP Goal · Normal Goal
    Morelli · Assist: Rafael Gava
  10. Fortaleza EC
    61' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Gazal

    Foul

  11. Botafogo SP
    63' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Morelli · On: Matheus Sales
  12. Fortaleza EC
    66' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. B. Miritello · On: Paulo Baya
  13. Fortaleza EC
    73' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Crispim

    Foul

  14. Botafogo SP
    73' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Patrick Brey · On: Felipe Vieira
  15. Botafogo SP
    73' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafael Gava · On: Thiago Henrique
  16. Fortaleza EC
    80' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Sasha

    Foul

  17. Fortaleza EC
    82' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lucas Sasha · On: Ryan Gustavo
  18. Fortaleza EC
    88' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Mailton

    Foul

  19. Fortaleza EC
    89' Fortaleza EC Card · Red Card
    Mailton

    Violent conduct

  20. Botafogo SP
    90'+2 Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kelvin · On: Jefferson Nem
  21. Botafogo SP
    90'+2 Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Maciel · On: Marquinho
  22. Botafogo SP
    90'+5 Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Felipe Vieira

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo SP Fortaleza EC
Fouls
Pass Accuracy
Offsides
Red Cards
Total Shots
Corners
Total Passes
Yellow Cards
Blocked Shots
Shots on Target
xG 2.52 0.24
Shots off Target
Possession
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • Botafogo SP's quick 3-goal run from the 34th to 45th minutes set the tone for the game.
  • Fortaleza's Mailton's red card in the 89th minute left the team with ten men and unable to mount a comeback.