Match report

Criciuma Defeats Botafogo SP 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Criciuma
Criciuma
1–0
FT
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
Apr 10, 2026

Criciuma secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Botafogo SP in the Serie B, with R. Otero scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. The win was hard-earned for Criciuma, who faced a red card and multiple yellow cards during the match, including a late yellow card to R. Otero just before scoring the game-winner. Botafogo SP struggled to maintain composure with two yellow cards in the first half, which set the stage for Criciuma's eventual triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Criciuma 1–0 Botafogo SP
  • • R. Otero scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute
  • • Criciuma's Willean Lepo was sent off with a red card
  • • Botafogo SP's Patrick Brey and Carlão received yellow cards in the first half
  • • Criciuma had multiple substitutions, including Romarinho and Waguininho

Lineups

Criciuma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 32 Airton (G)
  • 43 Ruan Vitor (D)
  • 37 César Martins (D)
  • 4 Luciano Castan (D)
  • 97 Willean Lepo (M)
  • 8 Guilherme Lobo (M)
  • 50 Thiaguinho (M)
  • 22 Marcelo Hermes (M)
  • 11 Romarinho (F)
  • 7 Fellipe Mateus (F)
  • 13 Waguininho (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Nicolas
  • 91 Rómulo Otero
  • 31 Hiago Alves
  • 41 Jean Irmer
  • 77 Diego Gonçalves
  • 5 Eduardo Biasi
  • 6 Marcinho
  • 70 Pedro
  • 34 Bruno Alves
  • 21 João Carlos
  • 38 Sandry
  • 20 Bidu

Botafogo SP

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Victor Souza (G)
  • 31 Pedrinho (D)
  • 4 Vilar (D)
  • 14 Carlão (D)
  • 6 Patrick Brey (D)
  • 16 Matheus Sales (M)
  • 29 Thiago Moraes (M)
  • 8 Everton Morelli (M)
  • 10 Rafael Gava (M)
  • 7 Kelvin (M)
  • 9 Hygor (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Leandro Maciel
  • 30 Zé Hugo
  • 13 Wallace
  • 11 Jefferson Nem
  • 12 Jordan
  • 20 Marquinho
  • 26 Felipe Vieira
  • 28 Marco Antonio Batistussi
  • 21 Luizão
  • 23 Wesley Pinheiro

Timeline

  1. Botafogo SP
    43' Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Brey
  2. Botafogo SP
    45'+1 Botafogo SP Card · Yellow Card
    Carlão
  3. Criciuma
    46' Criciuma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Romarinho · On: Nicolas
  4. Botafogo SP
    49' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hygor · On: Zé Hugo
  5. Criciuma
    57' Criciuma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Waguininho · On: R. Otero
  6. Criciuma
    57' Criciuma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fellipe Mateus · On: Hiago Alves
  7. Criciuma
    60' Criciuma Card · Red Card
    Willean Lepo
  8. Criciuma
    64' Criciuma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thiaguinho · On: Jean Irmer
  9. Criciuma
    66' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Jean Irmer
  10. Botafogo SP
    69' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Thiago Henrique · On: Jefferson Nem
  11. Botafogo SP
    70' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Carlão · On: Wallace
  12. Criciuma
    76' Criciuma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Guilherme Lobo · On: Diego Gonçalves
  13. Botafogo SP
    85' Botafogo SP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pedro Henrique · On: Marco Antônio
  14. Criciuma
    89' Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo Hermes
  15. Criciuma
    90'+8 Criciuma Card · Yellow Card
    R. Otero
  16. Criciuma
    90'+8 Criciuma Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Otero

Match Stats

Stat Criciuma Botafogo SP
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 74% 72%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 341 331
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.66 0.69
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 251 239
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card to Criciuma's Willean Lepo in the 60th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Botafogo SP, who struggled to capitalize on the advantage
  • ▸ R. Otero's late goal in the 90th minute secured the victory for Criciuma, despite the numerical disadvantage