Overview
- Botafogo built a 2-0 halftime lead on first-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus.
- Cristian Roldan pulled Seattle within one in the 75th minute, but the Sounders could not capitalize despite outshooting Botafogo 23-12.
- Goalkeeper John smothered a stoppage-time attempt to deny Seattle an equaliser and preserve the visitors’ victory.
- Igor Jesus was named Man of the Match after his decisive header just before the break.
- Botafogo now faces Paris Saint-Germain in Pasadena, Calif., while Seattle hosts Atlético Madrid on Thursday.