A busy first half and half with little inspiration. This was the 0-0 match between Vitoria and Botafogo, on Sunday, in the 33rd round of the Brazilian League. A bad draw for both teams, and it made no significant difference in the standings, but it was worse for the home team.
Botafogo needed the three points to continue their quest for the Group of Four and a place in the group stage of the Libertadores. On the other hand, Vitoria was looking to consolidate its second successive victory to consolidate its exit from the relegation zone.
The black and white team repeated its lineup for the first time this season. He had the best chances in the first stage. First, on a corner kick, David Ricardo cleared it at the first post and Alex Barboza eventually lost time with the ball, missing the shot.
Barboza once again terrorized the home team with another corner towards the end of the game that hit goalkeeper Thiago Cotto’s crossbar. The home team’s best chance came from Renzo Lopez, who received it from Matheusinho deep and tried to cover Leo Link, but ended up sending it over the top.
In the second half, Botafogo began trying to impose its initial dominance, with a good opportunity from Korea. Vittoria replayed the aerial match with Neres. Since then, the game has been stuck with little action. The black and white team reached five matches without losing and remained in sixth place with 52 points. Fluminense, who are right behind, are also tied.
The Bahian team raised its score to 35 points and remains in 16th place, but it may return to the relegation zone if Santos wins over Flamengo, later today, at the Maracanã Stadium.
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