Botafogo edges Santos with stoppage-time goal in Brasileirão clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Botafogo faced Santos on July 16 in the 2026 Brasileirão, securing a 2-1 victory with a goal in stoppage time. The match saw a series of unusual plays, beginning with a double blunder by Santos’ defenders that allowed Botafogo's Lucas Emanuel to score first. Santos equalized with a goal from Barreal in the second half, but a late decisive play involving Gabriel Brazão and Lucas Veríssimo enabled Botafogo to reclaim the lead. With this win, Botafogo moves up to 25 points, distancing themselves from the relegation zone, while Santos remains at 21 points.
- •Botafogo won 2-1 against Santos.
- •Lucas Emanuel scored first for Botafogo.
- •Barreal equalized for Santos in the second half.
- •A decisive play led to Botafogo's stoppage-time goal.
- •Botafogo now has 25 points, while Santos sits at 21.
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"This Thursday (16) marked the return of the 2026 Brasileirão.Vitória beat Vasco at Barradão after some "help" from Barros, the Cruz-Maltino defensive midfielder.But it was the night’s other match...
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