In Rio de Janeiro, Artur Jorge’s team achieved a resounding 5-0 victory over the Uruguayan team, and made a big difference for next Wednesday’s match in the Champion of the Century, looking to be on November 30 at the Monumental.
In Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo took the first big step in what could become the conquest of its first Copa Libertadores: beat Peñarol 5-0 in the first leg of the semi-finals and made an unbeatable difference for next Wednesday’s meeting at the Champion of the Century, looking to be on November 30 at the Más Monumental.
Despite not having taken advantage on the scoreboard, he managed to get the Brazilian team into the game that the Uruguayans like: friction, abuse of tactical fouls and strong temper, since that is where the team that dreams of reaching the sixth Copa Libertadores can take advantage.
From the beginning of the second half, the team led by Artur Jorge He quickly showed a noticeable improvement in his game. And just six minutes were enough for him to achieve what Peñarol could not do during the entire first half: break the zero on the scoreboard.
In a flurry, Botafogo went from suffering the match to winning, liking and scoring: like Dyverson in Mineiro, Jefferson Savarino opened the scoring and four minutes later, Argentine Alexander Barboza extended the lead.
Far from settling, Fogão went for more: the third came again at the feet of Savarino, while Luis Henrique and Igor Jesús sealed the story in Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo’s historic victory over Peñarol adds to a series of impressive results in this phase of the tournament that have remained etched in the fans’ memories. Among these memorable victories, Olimpia’s 5-1 victory over Millonarios in the second leg of the 1960 Copa Libertadores stands out, as well as the resounding 6-0 that Atlético Nacional gave Danubio in the second leg of the 1989 Libertadores. Also, the San Lorenzo’s 5-0 over Bolívar in the first leg of the 2014 Libertadores and Flamengo’s 5-0 against Gremio in the second leg of the 2019 Libertadores.
23:34
The match between Botafogo and Peñarol ended
Botafogo won 5-0 with goals from Jefferson David Savarino Quintero, Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa, Jefferson David Savarino Quintero, Luiz Henrique Andre Rosa da Silva and Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz.
23:24
39′ 2T: Substitution in Botafogo
Alex Telles leaves, Fernando Marçal de Oliveira enters.
23:22
37′ 2T: Corner for Peñarol
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace Peñarol from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Leonardo Fernández.
23:19
34′ 2T: Substitution in Botafogo
Sale Igor Jesus, enter Oscar Romero.
23:19
34′ 2T: Substitution in Botafogo
Sale João Victor Vaz Lopes Pinto, enters Mateo Ponte.
23:18
33′ 2Q: Botafogo goal
Igor Jesus puts Botafogo 5-0 against Peñarol.
23:17
32′ 2T: Corner for Peñarol
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace Peñarol from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Leonardo Fernández.
23:14
29′ 2T: Substitution in Botafogo
Sale Gregore De Magalhães da Silva, enters Danilo Barbosa da Silva.
23:14
29′ 2T: Substitution in Botafogo
Sale Luiz Henrique, enter Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos.
23:12
27′ 2Q: Botafogo goal
Luiz Henrique puts Botafogo 4-0 against Peñarol.
23:11
26′ 2T: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Alex Telles.
23:09
24′ 2T: Change in Peñarol
Jaime Báez leaves, Lucas Hernández enters.
23:09
24′ 2T: Change in Peñarol
Sale Maximiliano Silvera, enter Leonardo Sequeira.
23:05
20′ 2T: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Alex Telles.
23:10
15′ 2Q: Botafogo goal
Botafogo’s goal was scored by Jefferson Savarino.
Savarino’s double helps Botafogo beat Peñarol 3-0
23:00
15′ 2T: Yellow card for Artur Jorge
The referee shows a yellow card for Artur Jorge. Botafogo has 4 players cautioned.
23:00
15′ 2T: Yellow card for Gregore De Magalhães da Silva
The referee shows a yellow card for Gregore De Magalhães da Silva. Botafogo has 3 players cautioned.
22:57
12′ 2T: Change in Peñarol
Damián García leaves, Gastón Ramírez enters.
22:57
12′ 2T: Change in Peñarol
Eduardo Darias leaves, Camilo Mayada enters.
22:54
9′ 2T: Botafogo goal
Alexander Barboza puts Botafogo 2-0 against Peñarol.
Argentine Barboza’s goal to extend Botafogo’s lead 2-0 over Peñarol
22:54
9′ 2T: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Jefferson Savarino.
22:46
1′ 2Q: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Thiago Almada.
22:45
The second half began between Botafogo and Peñarol
Botafogo and Peñarol tied 0 to 0.
22:34
The first half between Botafogo and Peñarol ended
Botafogo and Peñarol tied 0 to 0.
22:25
40′ 1T: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Jefferson Savarino.
22:20
35′ 1T: Yellow card for Igor Jesus
The referee shows a yellow card for Igor Jesus. Botafogo has 2 players cautioned.
22:20
35′ 1T: Yellow card for Rodrigo Pérez Casada
The referee shows a yellow card for Rodrigo Pérez Casada. Peñarol has a player cautioned.
22:10
25′ 1T: Corner for Peñarol
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace Peñarol from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Leonardo Fernández.
22:06
21′ 1T: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Alex Telles.
21:57
12′ 1T: Yellow card for Luiz Henrique
The referee shows a yellow card for Luiz Henrique. Botafogo has a player cautioned.
21:52
7′ 1T: Corner for Botafogo
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace from the Botafogo corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Alex Telles.
21:49
4′ 1T: Corner for Peñarol
The ball went into the corner! You will have to replace Peñarol from the corner. The person in charge of throwing it is Leonardo Fernández.
21:45
The match between Botafogo and Peñarol began
They are already playing at the Nilton Santos Olympic stadium for key 2 of the Copa Libertadores.
20:50
Botafogo formation confirmed
Holders
- (12) John
- (22) Vitinho
- (15) Rude
- (20) Alexander Barboza
- (13) Alex Telles
- (26) Gregore
- (17) Marlon Freitas
- (7) Luiz Henrique
- (10) Jefferson Savarino
- (18) Thiago Almada
- (99) Igor Jesus
Substitutes
- (97) Raul Steffens
- (4) Mateo Ponte
- (21) Fernando Marcal
- (34) Adryelson
- (66) Cuiabano
- (5) Danilo Barbosa
- (6) Tchê Tchê
- (28) Allan
- (33) Eduardo
- (37) Matheus Martins
- (70) Oscar Romero
- (9) Tiquinho Soares
Coach: Artur Jorge
20:50
Peñarol formation confirmed
Holders
- (29) Washington Aguerre
- (23) Javier Mendez
- (4) Guzmán Rodriguez
- (20) Pedro Milans
- (15) Maximiliano Olivera
- (14) Damian Garcia
- (6) Rodrigo Pérez Casada
- (13) Eduardo Darias
- (8) Leonardo Fernandez
- (11) Maximiliano Silvera
- (28) Jaime Baez
Substitutes
- (12) Guillermo De Amores
- (2) Leo Coelho
- (27) Lucas Hernandez
- (34) Nahuel Herrera
- (10) Gastón Ramírez
- (18) Camilo Mayada
- (25) Ignacio Sosa
- (26) Leonardo Sequeira
- (97) Alan Medina
- (9) Facundo Batista
- (22) Matheus Babi
- (90) Felipe Avenatti
Coach: Diego Aguirre
20:10
In which stadium will Botafogo vs. Penarol
Botafogo vs. Peñarol will play the match at the Sin Confirmar stadium, where Botafogo will play at home.
19:30
Botafogo time vs. Peñarol
Time: 9:30 pm.
