Match report
Botafogo Defeats Seattle Sounders 2-1 in FIFA Club World Cup
Botafogo
2–1
FT
Seattle Sounders
Jun 16, 2025
In an intense match at the FIFA Club World Cup, Botafogo held off the Seattle Sounders to secure a narrow victory with a score of 2-1. Early goals from Jair and Igor Jesus set the tone for Botafogo, though C. Roldan's late goal for the Sounders added drama but could not change the outcome.
Key Facts
- • Botafogo 2–1 Seattle Sounders
- • Jair scored first at minute 28, assisted by Alex Telles
- • Igor Jesus extended Botafogo's lead at minute 44, with assist from Vitinho
- • C. Roldan pulled one back for the Sounders in the 75th minute
Lineups
Botafogo
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 John (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 32 Jair (D)
- 20 A. Barboza (D)
- 13 Alex Telles (D)
- 7 Artur (M)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 26 Gregore (M)
- 10 J. Savarino (M)
- 39 G. Mastriani (F)
- 99 Igor Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 5 Danilo Barbosa
- 23 S. Rodríguez
- 98 Arthur Cabral
- 66 Cuiabano
- 30 J. Correa
- 28 Newton
- 9 Rwan Cruz
- 1 Raul
- 21 Marçal
- 24 Léo Linck
- 31 Kaio Pantaleão
- 57 David Ricardo
- 4 M. Ponte
- 8 Á. Montoro
- 25 Allan
Seattle Sounders
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 S. Frei (G)
- 16 A. Roldan (D)
- 20 Kim Kee-Hee (D)
- 25 J. Ragen (D)
- 5 N. Tolo (D)
- 7 C. Roldan (M)
- 18 O. Vargas (M)
- 9 J. Ferreira (M)
- 11 A. Rusnák (M)
- 77 R. Kent (M)
- 19 D. Musovski (F)
Substitutes
- 95 O. De Rosario
- 14 P. Rothrock
- 10 P. de la Vega
- 21 R. Baker-Whiting
- 15 J. Bell
- 85 K. Kossa-Rienzi
- 93 G. Minoungou
- 13 J. Morris
- 33 C. Baker
- 3 T. Sousa
- 6 João Paulo
- 26 A. Thomas
- 29 J. Castro
- 28 Y. Gómez
- 75 D. Leyva
Timeline
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27' Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardNouhou Tolo
Argument
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28' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalJair · Assist: Alex Telles
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44' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalIgor Jesus · Assist: Vitinho
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46' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 1Off: Nouhou Tolo · On: R. Baker-Whiting
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46' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 2Off: Kim Kee-Hee · On: J. Bell
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61' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAlexander Barboza
Foul
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64' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardJ. Correa
Foul
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69' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Savarino · On: Arthur Cabral
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69' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano
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71' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Kent · On: P. Rothrock
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71' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Ferreira · On: P. de la Vega
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75' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal GoalC. Roldan · Assist: P. Rothrock
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84' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Musovski · On: O. De Rosario
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86' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: Marlon Freitas · On: Danilo Barbosa
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86' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Igor Jesus · On: S. Rodríguez
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87' Seattle Sounders Card · Yellow CardJackson Ragen
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Botafogo | Seattle Sounders |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 87% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 23 |
| Corners | 0 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 412 | 595 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 10 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 520 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 16 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Botafogo took a quick lead when Jair scored at minute 28, after a yellow card to Nouhou Tolo of Seattle Sounders
- ▸ The second goal from Igor Jesus just before halftime secured Botafogo's dominance and put significant pressure on the Sounders