Botafogo RJ and Bragantino SP played out a 1-1 draw in Brasileirão - Série A at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos. An own goal put the visitors in front, Wallace Yan was sent off before half-time, and Vitinho hauled the hosts level after the break.
Match Summary
Botafogo spent long stretches of the first half on the ball, yet the opening goal went against them. Lucas Monzon turned the ball into his own net after 30 minutes, and Bragantino SP had the lead they would take into the interval. Wallace Yan thought he had added a second in the 42nd minute, but that finish was ruled out. Two minutes later he was shown a red card, leaving the visitors a player short and still ahead.
The second half followed the extra-man script. Botafogo pushed higher, and Vitinho equalized in the 56th minute with Alex Telles the provider. From there the home side kept asking questions, while Bragantino, down to ten, mixed deep defending with the odd counter. Cards came as the game grew ragged, but the net did not bulge again.
Key Moments
The red card for Wallace Yan just before half-time was the night's real pivot. Bragantino had the lead, but they now had to see out more than 45 minutes a man down against a side that already wanted the ball.
