They beat Flamengo 4-1 and remain firmly in the lead, although Fortaleza is keeping track of them after beating Bragantino (1-2)
Botafogo beat Flamengo and consolidated their lead
Botafogo consolidated its leadership in the Brazilian Championship after beating 4-1 on Sunday Flamengo in the match of the twenty-third day, although Strength does not lose the pace. Botafogo has 46 points and Fortaleza 45 with its victory over Bragantino.
The team led by Portuguese Artur Jorge took the lead after two minutes with a goal from Mateo Ponte, but Flamengo equalised twenty minutes later through Bruno Henrique. In the second half, Botafogo established an insurmountable difference with a goal from Igor Jesús and then with a double from Matheus Martins. Fortaleza beat Bragantino 1-2 with goals from Pochettino and Breno Lopes.
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With this result, the team led by Argentine coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who has one game less than their main rivals, has chained an unbeaten streak of nine games, with eight wins and one draw. At the other end of the table, Fluminense, champion of the 2023 Copa Libertadores, remains in the relegation zone after drawing 0-0 with Corinthians on Saturday.
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