Result and Key Moment

Fortaleza CE defeated Botafogo SP 1-0 in a Brasileirão Serie B match. The only goal arrived in the first half when Fortaleza found the net at the 11th minute. Match data listed the scorer as unavailable so the name could not be confirmed from official records.

Half-by-Half Flow

The opening period featured frequent fouls and set-piece opportunities. Fortaleza recorded multiple shots including efforts from Konzen Pedro Henrique and Hueglo Neris. Botafogo SP responded with attempts from Jose Sousa Hugo and others yet could not equalize. The second half produced no further goals as both sides traded possession without adding to the scoreline.

Standout Statistics

Fortaleza posted an expected goals total of 2.16 compared with Botafogo SP’s 0.42. Fortaleza also generated 10 corners against Botafogo SP’s 6. Shots on target favored Fortaleza with contributions from Henrique Rodriguinho, Vitinho and Lucas Sasha. Botafogo SP recorded shots on target from five different players including Jose Sousa Hugo, Rafael Gava and Patrick Brey. Yellow cards went exclusively to Botafogo SP with three bookings recorded. Fortaleza committed 13 fouls while Botafogo SP committed 18. Offsides totaled two for Fortaleza and none listed for the visitors.

Individual shot counts showed Vitinho leading Fortaleza with four attempts. Konzen Pedro Henrique added three shots. For Botafogo SP, Jose Sousa Hugo and Patrick Brey each registered two shots. The xG gap highlighted Fortaleza’s superior chance creation throughout the contest.

Takeaway

Fortaleza CE controlled the match through higher-quality opportunities and set-piece volume. Botafogo SP stayed competitive in fouls and shots but could not overcome the single-goal deficit. Full-time stats confirmed the narrow victory for the home side. Check AltBets for live scores and additional Serie B coverage.