Result and Decisive Goal

Botafogo SP claimed a 1-0 win away at São Bernardo SP in the Brasileirão Serie B. The match ended with the visitors on top after an early goal settled the contest. The scorer for Botafogo SP was not available from match data. São Bernardo SP pushed forward but could not find an equalizer despite creating several opportunities.

First-Half Flow and Key Events

The opening period saw Botafogo SP apply early pressure with multiple corners and shots. Fortuna Wallace registered five shots for the visitors while Cléber Hygor and Jose Sousa Hugo also tested the defense. São Bernardo SP responded with efforts from Felipe Garcia and Kaue Hyoran. The timeline recorded frequent throw-ins and tackles in the opening 20 minutes, including several from Rodrigo Ferreira and Gabriel Pedrinho. Botafogo SP finished the half with one yellow card while São Bernardo SP picked up two.

After the interval the game remained competitive. São Bernardo SP earned 12 corners overall compared to Botafogo SP’s 11. Both teams traded shots without adding to the scoreline. Kaue Hyoran, Eduardo Miraíma and Nascimento Jemerson each registered shots on target for the hosts. Fortuna Wallace, Patrick Brey and Wesley Santos did the same for the away side.

Standout Stats and Takeaway

Expected goals told the story of Botafogo SP’s edge, finishing at 1.64 against São Bernardo SP’s 0.78. Home players recorded 10 total shots while the visitors had 13. Shots on target were even at three apiece. São Bernardo SP committed eight fouls and Botafogo SP committed 12. One away player hit the woodwork. Offsides totaled one for the hosts. The narrow margin reflected the tight Serie B encounter where Botafogo SP made their early chance count and defended resolutely.

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