Match Report
The table read 1st (Botafogo, 9 pts) against 3rd (Volta Redonda, 11 pts), 2 points apart. The last five rounds placed Botafogo no better than 10th for form, against 1st in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1/0.83 for Botafogo and 1.5/0.83 for Volta Redonda (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Estádio Nilton Santos, capacity 44,611, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Botafogo: Álvaro Montoro (66')
Key stats
Possession: Botafogo 71% · Volta Redonda 29% · Total shots: 19-6 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 5-1




