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Kadir's Brace Seals Botafogo's 3-2 Comeback Over Relegated Sport

The win lifts the club to 55 points in fifth place, strengthening its Copa Libertadores bid.

Overview

  • Botafogo rallied from two goals down to defeat Sport 3-2 at Nilton Santos in the 34th round.
  • Sport took a 2-0 lead through Léo Pereira at 13 minutes and Rafael Thyere at 27 minutes.
  • Artur pulled one back before halftime, then Kadir equalized early in the second half and scored the winner at 49 minutes of stoppage time.
  • The result moves Botafogo to 55 points in fifth place, improving its position for a 2026 Libertadores spot.
  • Sport stays last on 17 points with relegation already confirmed, and Brazilian reports say Kadir's goals were his first for the senior team.