Match Report
In the standings it was Caracas 2nd on 9 points, Botafogo 1st on 16 — separated by 7. Caracas ranked just 11th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. Against a league average of 1.15 goals per team per game, Caracas ran at 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded, Botafogo at 2.5 and 0.83.
Defeat had not touched Caracas in 6 games, having scored in 12 consecutive games.
The match was played at Estadio Olímpico de la UCV (capacity 23,940). On the scoreboard, Caracas led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Caracas: Chris Ramos (36' og) · Botafogo: Chris Ramos (61'), Kauan Toledo (72'), Joaquín Correa (90')
Key stats
Possession: Caracas 46% · Botafogo 54% · Total shots: 12-12 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 8-4