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Serie A Matchweek 1
Botafogo crestBotafogo
4–0
FT
HT 0–0
Cruzeiro crestCruzeiro
  • Danilo 48′
  • Matheus Martins 76′
  • Danilo 85′
  • Artur 90+1′
    Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro M. Delgado

    Match report

    Botafogo thrashed Cruzeiro 4-0 in Serie A Matchweek 1 at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.

    Danilo scored 2 goals.

    Artur struck in the 90+1th minute for Botafogo.

    Expected goals finished 1.43 to 1.43, a result that matched the chances created.

    Key takeaways

    Brace

    Danilo scored 2 goals.

    Late drama

    Artur struck in the 90+1th minute for Botafogo.

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 1.43 to 1.43, a result that matched the chances created.

    Timeline

    Botafogo above · Cruzeiro below
    • 17′Lucas Silva
    • Allan45+4′
    • ⚽DaniloAssist: Arthur Cabral48′
    • 56′⇄WandersonKeny Arroyo
    • ⇄AllanArtur63′
    • ⇄Arthur CabralMatheus Martins63′
    • 65′⇄Lucas SilvaChristian
    • ⚽Matheus MartinsAssist: Álvaro Montoro76′
    • 77′⇄Lucas RomeroMatheus Henrique
    • 78′⇄Jonathan JesusJoão Marcelo
    • 78′⇄GersonKaique Kenji
    • ⇄Alex TellesMarçal81′
    • ⇄Álvaro MontoroNathan Fernandes81′
    • 83′Kaique Kenji
    • ⚽DaniloAssist: Nathan Fernandes85′
    • ⇄Santiago RodríguezJordan Barrera88′
    • ⚽Artur90+1′

    Match stats

    ● Botafogo● Cruzeiro
    Possession 46%
    54%
    Expected goals (xG) 1.43
    1.43
    Shots 10
    17
    Shots on target 5
    4
    Shots inside the box 8
    14
    Corners 3
    7
    Accurate passes 329
    385
    Saves 4
    1
    Fouls 10
    12
    Offsides 0
    5
    Yellow cards 1
    2
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Botafogo3-4-3
    7 Artur
    11 Matheus Martins
    21 Marçal
    16 Nathan Fernandes
    14 Jordan Barrera
    24 Léo Linck
    42 Kadu Santos
    15 Bastos
    49 Kauan Toledo
    48 Arthur Novaes
    39 Arthur Izaque
    37 Kadir Barría

    Manager: Pablo de Muner

    Cruzeiro4-2-3-1
    99 Keny Arroyo
    88 Christian
    8 Matheus Henrique
    43 João Marcelo
    70 Kaique Kenji
    81 Otávio Costa
    12 William
    33 Janderson
    36 Kauã Prates
    77 Japa
    22 Néiser Villarreal
    91 Chico da Costa

    Manager: Jorge Artur

    Top-rated players

    DaniloBotafogo · 90′ · 2 goals · 1 key passes
    8.9
    ArturBotafogo · 27′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
    8.2
    Matheus MartinsBotafogo · 27′ · 1 goal
    7.9
    VitinhoBotafogo · 90′
    7.6
    NetoBotafogo · 90′
    7.5
    NewtonBotafogo · 90′
    7.3

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Botafogo vs Cruzeiro?

    Botafogo 4-0 Cruzeiro (half-time 0-0).

    Where is Botafogo vs Cruzeiro played?

    The match is played at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.

    Who is the referee for Botafogo vs Cruzeiro?

    The appointed referee is M. Delgado.