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Botafogo Youth Side Wins Carioca Opener 2-0 at Portuguesa-RJ

The senior squad's preseason under new coach Martín Anselmi kept youth in the spotlight.

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.