Botafogo RJ beat Club Cienciano 1-0 in the Copa Sul-Americana, a single early goal enough after Club Cienciano had won the previous meeting 6-1 on 14 August. Danilo Pereira scored in the eighth minute, A. Montoro with the assist, and the hosts never trailed.

Match Summary

Danilo Pereira had Botafogo RJ in front after eight minutes, and A. Montoro was the provider. Huguinho was booked soon after as the home side settled on the lead. Club Cienciano's S. D. Arias Fierro also went into the book during a first half that stayed 1-0.

Danilo Santos had a Botafogo effort ruled out in the 36th minute, so the visitors remained only a goal down. Alex Telles and M. Amondarain were cautioned before the interval, and Botafogo RJ reached half-time still ahead at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos.

The second half never shifted the official score. G. Barreto was booked around the hour and C. Cabello later. Late yellow cards for G. Justino and Nahuel Ferraresi marked a tight close, but Club Cienciano did not equalize. J. Benitez brought it to an end at 1-0.

Key Moments

The effort from Danilo Santos that was ruled out in the 36th minute left Club Cienciano within a goal of a draw. From there the remaining time was about whether Botafogo RJ could protect a slim lead rather than manage a two-goal cushion.

The match finished with a full complement on both sides. Late bookings interrupted the visitors' chase, and Botafogo RJ saw out the 1-0 without going a player down.

Match Statistics

Botafogo RJ won six corners to Club Cienciano's one, the clearest gap among the recorded numbers. Yellow cards finished level at four apiece, and there were no red cards. Those figures sit under a 1-0 that was decided early and then held.

What the Result Means

Club Cienciano sit second in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana standings on eight points from six matches, with a goal difference of minus two. They have two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five.

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