Botafogo vence o América-MG e amplia liderança no Brasileirão com golaços de Júnior Santos!

Botafogo beats América-MG and extends its lead in the Brasileirão with great goals from Júnior Santos!

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Other results:

Coritiba 0-3 Cuiabá
Goiás 2-0 São Paulo
Bahia 1-0 Internacional

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