Overview
- Coverage labeled the contest one of the season’s poorest, with pervasive technical errors and scarce chances.
- Mirassol reached 56 points in fourth place and preserved its home unbeaten run, while Botafogo stayed on 48 in sixth under Libertadores pressure.
- Botafogo finished with under 40% possession and took more than an hour to produce a shot on target, and Chico da Costa hit the post for the hosts.
- Defender Alexander Barboza said the team defended well but struggled with decisions and passing in attack.
- O Globo reported mounting scrutiny of coach Davide Ancelotti and board concern over recurring muscular injuries, with Botafogo hosting Vasco on Wednesday.