RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Botafogo U20 defeated Bahia U20 1-0 on Thursday at Estádio Nilton Santos. Emanuel L. scored in the 29th minute, the only goal of the match. The home side took the lead before halftime and protected the advantage after the break. Botafogo U20 improved to 1-0-0 in the competition and 1-0-0 across all competitions. Bahia U20 fell to 0-1-0 in the competition and 0-1-0 across all competitions. Bahia U20’s Sidney Duarte was sent off in the 89th minute, and Botafogo U20’s Gabriel Abdias received a red card in the 90th minute. Both sides finished with 10 players after the late dismissals. Botafogo U20 next plays at Portuguesa RJ U20 in the Carioca U20. The match at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro was decided by Emanuel L.’s first-half finish. Bahia U20 could not find an equalizer. Botafogo U20 held on for the win.