Overview
- Caio Valle converted a second-half penalty drawn by Felipe Januário after Anderson Rosa's mistake to give Botafogo the lead.
- Lucas Camilo added a late second goal to close out the victory at the Luso-Brasileiro in Rio.
- Reserve goalkeeper Raul made multiple key saves and secured a clean sheet for the visitors.
- Under-20 coach Rodrigo Bellão directed the lineup, with first-teamers Jordan Barrera, Matheus Martins, Newton and Mateo Ponte introduced to gain minutes.
- Botafogo sits second in Group B and visits Sampaio Corrêa next, while Portuguesa is fourth in Group A and faces Maricá on Ilha do Governador.