Match Report
In the standings it was Figueirense 11th on 28 points, Botafogo PB 1st on 33 — separated by 5. Recent form told a different story for Botafogo PB: only 28th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Scoring rates set the scale: Figueirense 1 scored and 1.16 conceded per game, Botafogo PB 1.47 and 1, with the league averaging 1.14.
The last-five ledger: Figueirense 4/15, Botafogo PB 10/15.
The match was played at Estádio Orlando Scarpelli (capacity 19,584). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Figueirense: Igor Bolt (63'), Breno (83') · Botafogo PB: Nenê (67')
Key stats
Possession: Figueirense 59% · Botafogo PB 41% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 7-1