Flamengo defeats Botafogo 3-0 in Brasileirão match at the Maracanã

Flamengo defeated Botafogo 3-0 this Sunday at the Maracanã during the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Samuel Lino opened the scoring in the 13th minute after a pass from Jorginho. Botafogo sought an equalizer throughout the second half, but an Arthur Cabral goal was disallowed due to a handball confirmed by VAR. Flamengo secured the result with late goals from Samuel Lino in the 86th minute and Carrascal in the 90th minute. The result moves Flamengo to 48 points, while Botafogo remains at 30 points after losing their third consecutive match. Flamengo prepares to host Mirassol on Wednesday in a postponed league fixture, while Botafogo faces Palmeiras next Sunday at Nilton Santos.

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