Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Botafogo U20 (3rd, 36 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Criciuma U20 (18th, 17 pts). The last five rounds placed Criciuma U20 12th in the league for form — higher than their 18th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Botafogo U20 1.68 scored and 1.05 conceded per game, Criciuma U20 1.26 and 2.11, with the league averaging 1.57.
Botafogo U20 were unbeaten in 5. The last-five ledger: Botafogo U20 13/15, Criciuma U20 5/15.
Estádio Nilton Santos, capacity 46,831, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Botafogo U20: Felipe de Souza Januário (54'), Miguel Caldas (59')
Key stats
Possession: Botafogo U20 51% · Criciuma U20 49% · Total shots: 15-17 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 5-6




