Botafogo beat América-MG 2-1 at Independência, with the highlight being striker Júnior Santos, to extend their lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship. With this win, Botafogo reached 58 points, opening up a 12-point lead over second-placed Bragantino.
IT'S THE GLORIOUS! 🔥🚀
With two goals from Júnior Santos, Fogão fights to the end and beats América-MG 2-1. VAAAAAAAMOS, BOTAFOGO! ⚡️⚽️ #VamosBOTAFOGO pic.twitter.com/KcPnUQ18KE
- Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) October 19, 2023
With this result, Botafogo broke a taboo of not having beaten América-MG as visitors in Serie A of the Brazilian Championship. Previously, Botafogo had only beaten Coelho away from home in a Serie B clash in 2015.
Botafogo dominated the game from the start, even playing away from home, and opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a fine goal from Júnior Santos. América-MG scored a goal in the 38th minute, but Júnior Santos scored again four minutes into the second half to secure Botafogo's victory.
Gremio stumble
Playing at home, Grêmio were beaten 2-1 by Athletico-PR. With this defeat, Grêmio remain in 3rd place with 44 points, while Athletico-PR climb to 5th place with 44 points.
🌪 IT'S GAME OVER!
A great comeback win for Furacao at the Gremio Arena!Let's go for that CONMEBOL Libertadores spot! 💪
The next Brasileirão match is on Saturday against Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro!#Athletico #GRExCAP #Brasileirão pic.twitter.com/NHzEcdx2g2
- Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) October 19, 2023
Athletico-PR's victory was built on goals from Kaíque Rocha and Zapelli, while Lucas Besozzi scored Grêmio's goal of honour.
Payet decisive
At the bottom of the table, Vasco beat Fortaleza 1-0 with a goal from Frenchman Dimitri Payet. This win left Vasco in 16th place, outside the relegation zone, with 30 points. Fortaleza are in 7th place with 42 points.
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN THE GIANT OF THE HILL IN SÃO JANUÁRIO! 💢✨🥰
With a goal from Payet, his first in a Cruzmaltino shirt, Vasco beat Fortaleza 1-0 at home. #VASxFOR 1️⃣-0️⃣#BrasileiroNaVascoTV #VascoDaGama pic.twitter.com/xEJAGhHigH
- Vasco da Gama (@VascodaGama) October 19, 2023
Other results:
Coritiba 0-3 Cuiabá
Goiás 2-0 São Paulo
Bahia 1-0 Internacional
