Palmeiras 🆚 Botafogo: red card, first goal and ex-player curse
There was no shortage of attractions in Palmeiras versus Botafogo this Wednesday (18).The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Verdão at Allianz Parque. This duel was valid for the seventh round of th...
Palmeiras 🆚 Botafogo: red card, first goal and ex-player curse There was no shortage of attractions in Palmeiras versus Botafogo this Wednesday (18). The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Verdão at Allianz Parque. This duel was valid for the seventh round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
And it had moments of tension after the final whistle. Palmeiras takes the lead and 🟥 Botafogo started off better, managing to work the ball more effectively. And threatened with Matheus Martins.
But Palmeiras was lethal on their very first attack. A precise counterattack, a finish by Andreas, and a goal after a deflection off Allan (9'). Anselmi's team couldn't find their rhythm after that.
And were down to ten men still in the first half after Medina was sent off. Arias' first, 'Ex's Law' and more Once again starting, Arias was already having a good game. And he reinforced his strong performance by extending SEP's lead eight minutes into the second half.