4 – 1
“Kevin Viveros opens the scoring with a right-footed shot from a tight angle on the right, finding the center of the net after Dudu Kogitzki's assist”
Pivotal“Edenilson equalizes from close range following a corner kick after Alexander Barboza's initial effort was saved”
Pivotal“Kevin Viveros restores Athletico's lead with a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area just before half-time”
Pivotal“Juan Felipe Aguirre extends the lead with a header from Lucas Esquivel's cross following a free-kick, placing it into the bottom right corner”
Pivotal“Lucas Esquivel caps off the rout with a stunning left-footed free-kick that finds the top left corner of the net”
Athletico PR
Botafogo
Outstanding performance
Athletico PR•DefenderAthletico PR delivered a commanding performance at home, with Kevin Viveros proving to be the difference-maker in a dominant 4-1 victory over Botafogo. The hosts struck early through Viveros and despite Edenilson's equalizer from a corner, Athletico's clinical finishing and set-piece prowess took control. Viveros' brace in the first half set the tone, while Juan Felipe Aguirre's header from Lucas Esquivel's cross and Esquivel's stunning free-kick sealed the rout. This emphatic win moves Athletico up the Serie A table and showcases their title credentials, while Botafogo's defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed, leaving them with serious questions about their campaign trajectory.
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Júnior SantosYellow CardJúnior Santos from Botafogo receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Renan Peixoto from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Júnior Santos commits a foul for Botafogo.
Gastón Benavídez from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nathan Fernandes from Botafogo commits a foul.
Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Renan Peixoto commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Júnior Santos from Botafogo is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Juan Aguirre from Athletico Paranaense committed a foul.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Léo Derik comes on to take the place of Steven Mendoza.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Renan Peixoto comes on to take the place of Kevin Viveros.
Missed opportunity. Júnior Santos from Botafogo attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Juan Portilla comes on to take the place of Dudu Kogitzki.
Missed opportunity! Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Jádson from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Nathan Fernandes from Botafogo committed a foul.
A shot attempt has been denied. Bruno Zapelli of Athletico Paranaense took a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it was successfully stopped.
Goal! Athletico Paranaense 4, Botafogo 1. Lucas Esquivel scores for Athletico Paranaense with a stunning left-footed free kick that finds the top left corner of the net.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick on the right flank.
Alexander Barboza from Botafogo committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted - Botafogo.
Substitution for Botafogo: Jordan Barrera comes on to take the place of Edenílson.
Substitution for Botafogo: Nathan Fernandes comes on in place of Arthur Cabral.
Offside call against Athletico Paranaense. Kevin Viveros has been flagged for being in an offside position.
A shot attempt was thwarted. Lucas Esquivel from Athletico Paranaense took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Raul from Botafogo made a save in the top center of the goal, with the play set up by Bruno Zapelli.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after a play that resulted in a foul by Juan Aguirre.
Júnior Santos from Botafogo commits a foul.
Carlos Terán of Athletico Paranaense has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Carlos Terán commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Vitinho from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Steven Mendoza commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption - Botafogo.
Substitution for Botafogo: Júnior Santos comes on to take the place of Matheus Martins.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Missed opportunity! Lucas Villalba from Botafogo takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner, but it sails just over the crossbar.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Bruno Zapelli comes on to take the place of Julimar.
Substitution for Athletico Paranaense: Carlos Terán comes on to replace Arthur Dias, who has been injured.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after Léo Derik allowed the ball to go out.
Bastos from Botafogo had a close-range header that was stopped. The chance was set up by a cross from Alex Telles.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after a deflection off Lucas Esquivel.
Substitution for Botafogo: Lucas Villalba comes on to take the place of Santiago Rodríguez.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after Luiz Gustavo allowed the ball to go out.
Arthur DiasYellow CardArthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card.
Arthur Dias commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Alex Telles from Botafogo earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Vitinho from Botafogo takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Álvaro Montoro.
The shot is blocked. Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it's kept out by the goalkeeper.
Steven Mendoza from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Alexander Barboza of Botafogo.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after Gastón Benavídez allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after Julimar allowed the ball to go out.
Edenílson from Botafogo tries to score with a header from the middle of the penalty area, but his attempt is thwarted.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after Julimar allowed the ball to go out.
Jádson commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Cristian Medina from Botafogo earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
assist: Lucas Esquivel
Goal! Athletico Paranaense leads 3-1 against Botafogo. Juan Aguirre scores with a header from the center of the box, placing it into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Lucas Esquivel, who delivered a cross after a set piece.
Alexander BarbozaYellow CardAlexander Barboza from Botafogo receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick on the right flank.
Alexander Barboza from Botafogo commits a foul.
Matheus Martins from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Arthur Dias commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
The second half is underway with the score at Athletico Paranaense 2, Botafogo 1.
The first half concludes with Athletico Paranaense leading Botafogo 2-1.
assist: Gastón Benavídez
The first half has concluded with Athletico Paranaense leading Botafogo 2-1.
assist: Gastón Benavídez
Goal! Athletico Paranaense takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Botafogo. Kevin Viveros scores with a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo after Lucas Esquivel allowed the ball to go out.
Luiz Gustavo commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Arthur Cabral from Botafogo earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Offside call against Athletico Paranaense. Kevin Viveros has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Shot on goal blocked. Julimar from Athletico Paranaense takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Raul from Botafogo makes a save right in the middle of the goal, with assistance from Steven Mendoza.
Goal! The score is now Athletico Paranaense 1, Botafogo 1. Edenílson from Botafogo scores with a right-footed shot from just a short distance to the center of the goal after a corner kick.
A shot on goal has been denied. Alexander Barboza from Botafogo tried a left-footed strike from the right side of the six-yard area, but the goalkeeper made the save.
Corner kick awarded to Botafogo, following a foul by Lucas Esquivel.
A shot is deflected. Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Edenílson.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Bastos from Botafogo commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Athletico Paranaense after Bastos allowed the ball to go out.
The shot is deflected. Dudu Kogitzki from Athletico Paranaense tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Lucas Esquivel provided the assist.
Offside call against Botafogo. Cristian Medina has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Cristian MedinaYellow CardCristian Medina from Botafogo receives a yellow card.
Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Cristian Medina from Botafogo commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Botafogo.
Luiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Santiago Rodríguez commits a foul for Botafogo.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Julimar of Athletico Paranaense tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Lucas Esquivel provided the assist.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Santiago Rodríguez from Botafogo.
Santiago Rodríguez from Botafogo is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luiz Gustavo commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Steven Mendoza from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Santiago Rodríguez commits a foul for Botafogo.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense.
Luiz GustavoYellow CardLuiz Gustavo from Athletico Paranaense receives a yellow card.
Luiz Gustavo commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Cristian Medina from Botafogo earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Gastón Benavídez commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Santiago Rodríguez from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Kevin Viveros from Athletico Paranaense is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Bastos from Botafogo commits a foul.
Julimar commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Edenílson from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The attempt was stopped. Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo took a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but the goalkeeper made the save.
Steven Mendoza of Athletico Paranaense commits a foul.
Alexander Barboza from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Esquivel from Athletico Paranaense earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Santiago Rodríguez commits a foul for Botafogo.
Offside call against Athletico Paranaense. Kevin Viveros has been flagged for being in an offside position.
assist: Dudu
Goal! Athletico Paranaense takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Botafogo. Kevin Viveros scores with a right-footed shot from a challenging position on the right side, finding the center of the net. The assist comes from Dudu Kogitzki.
Missed opportunity! Matheus Martins from Botafogo took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it narrowly went wide to the right. The attempt was set up by Álvaro Montoro.
Vitinho from Botafogo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Steven Mendoza commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
Álvaro Montoro from Botafogo is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Arthur Dias commits a foul for Athletico Paranaense.
The opening half is underway...
The starting teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
