Botafogo RJ beats Chapecoense-SC 1‑0 behind Tiquinho Soares
RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Botafogo RJ defeated Chapecoense-SC 1-0 on Saturday at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, using an early goal to control the match. Chapecoense-SC did not score in the match. The home side led after the seventh-minute goal and maintained the advantage. Tiquinho Soares scored in the seventh minute, with Matheus Martins providing the assist. Soares played 66 minutes and was substituted, while Martins played 76 minutes and was also replaced. Chapecoense-SC’s Kauan received a yellow card in the 14th minute. Chapecoense-SC made substitutions involving Fernando, Tulio, Giovanni Augusto, Bruno Tubarao and Camilo Reijers. Botafogo RJ’s substitutions included Ziyech H., Allan, Tiquinho Soares, Matheus Martins and Montoro A. Chapecoense-SC previously lost 4-1 to Athletico-PR. Botafogo RJ previously drew 1-1 at Coritiba. Chapecoense-SC is now 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 across all competitions. Botafogo RJ is now 1-0 in the competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions.