Vasco 2, Botafogo RJ 1

RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Vasco defeated Botafogo RJ 2-1 Wednesday at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, using goals from Alan Lescano and David to secure a road result in a Rio de Janeiro derby. The visitors led for most of the match, absorbed pressure after Botafogo pulled a goal back and finished the night with a 1-0 record in the competition and a 1-0 record across all competitions. Botafogo RJ dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 across all competitions. Alex Telles scored Botafogo’s only goal. Vasco opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Lescano found the net.… Read more...