Botafogo vs Criciúma, 2024 Brasileiro Serie A
· Brazilian Serie AAbout
Botafogo are hosting Criciúma
at Estadio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, starting on
. The match is a part of the Brazilian Serie A.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Offside, Botafogo. Igor Jesus is caught offside.
- 1': Foul by Fellipe Mateus (Criciúma).
- 1': Igor Jesus (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 5': Attempt missed. Igor Jesus (Botafogo) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Alex Telles with a cross.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Igor Jesus (Botafogo) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marlon Freitas.
- 10': Foul by Gregore (Botafogo).
- 10': Higor Meritão (Criciúma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Miguel Trauco.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Adryelson (Botafogo) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thiago Almada with a cross.
- 12': Attempt blocked. Gregore (Botafogo) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Adryelson.
- 15': Attempt missed. Fellipe Mateus (Criciúma) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high.
- 17': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Claudinho.
- 19': Fellipe Mateus (Criciúma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Foul by Luiz Henrique (Botafogo).
- 19': Attempt saved. Allano (Criciúma) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 21': Attempt missed. Marlon Freitas (Botafogo) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Igor Jesus.
- 24': Attempt missed. Fellipe Mateus (Criciúma) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high. Assisted by Ronald following a fast break.
- 26': Attempt saved. Igor Jesus (Botafogo) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino.
- 27': Offside, Criciúma. Arthur Caíke is caught offside.
- 27': Attempt missed. Marlon Freitas (Botafogo) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Thiago Almada.
- 30': Allano (Criciúma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Alexander Barboza (Botafogo).
- 32': Foul by Rodrigo (Criciúma).
- 32': Igor Jesus (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Attempt missed. Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 36': Foul by Gregore (Botafogo).
- 36': Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Miguel Trauco (Criciúma).
- 37': Vitinho (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Allano (Criciúma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Alexander Barboza (Botafogo).
- 42': Foul by Rodrigo (Criciúma).
- 42': Igor Jesus (Botafogo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 43': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Miguel Trauco.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Adryelson (Botafogo) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino with a cross.
- 43': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Tobias Figueiredo.
- 44': Delay in match because of an injury Igor Jesus (Botafogo).
- 45': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Botafogo 0, Criciúma 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Botafogo 0, Criciúma 0.
- 46': Vitinho (Botafogo) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Luiz Henrique.
- 47': Foul by Ronald (Criciúma).
- 47': Thiago Almada (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Miguel Trauco (Criciúma).
- 49': Vitinho (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Vitinho (Botafogo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino.
- 53': Delay in match because of an injury Allano (Criciúma).
- 55': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 56': Hand ball by Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma).
- 56': Allano (Criciúma) is shown the yellow card.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Thiago Almada (Botafogo) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Thiago Almada (Botafogo) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jefferson Savarino.
- 60': Attempt saved. Luiz Henrique (Botafogo) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 60': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Gustavo.
- 60': Delay in match because of an injury Gustavo (Criciúma).
- 63': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 63': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Rodrigo.
- 63': Attempt missed. Luiz Henrique (Botafogo) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alex Telles with a cross following a corner.
- 65': Fellipe Mateus (Criciúma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Foul by Gregore (Botafogo).
- 66': Attempt saved. Ronald (Criciúma) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 66': Corner, Criciúma. Conceded by John.
- 70': Delay in match because of an injury Higor Meritão (Criciúma).
- 70': Substitution, Botafogo. Cuiabano replaces Alex Telles.
- 71': Substitution, Botafogo. Eduardo replaces Jefferson Savarino.
- 71': Substitution, Criciúma. Barreto replaces Higor Meritão because of an injury.
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 72': Substitution, Criciúma. Yannick Bolasie replaces Arthur Caíke.
- 73': Attempt missed. Eduardo (Botafogo) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Marlon Freitas with a cross.
- 75': Claudinho (Criciúma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Eduardo (Botafogo).
- 76': Substitution, Criciúma. Felipe Vizeu replaces Allano.
- 76': Attempt missed. Felipe Vizeu (Criciúma) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Fellipe Mateus.
- 78': Foul by Felipe Vizeu (Criciúma).
- 78': Gregore (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Yannick Bolasie (Criciúma).
- 78': Thiago Almada (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 79': Substitution, Botafogo. Tiquinho Soares replaces Thiago Almada.
- 79': Substitution, Botafogo. Tchê Tchê replaces Marlon Freitas.
- 80': Attempt missed. Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 82': Foul by Cuiabano (Botafogo).
- 82': Ronald (Criciúma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Substitution, Botafogo. Carlos Alberto replaces Vitinho.
- 85': Substitution, Criciúma. Jonathan replaces Claudinho.
- 85': Substitution, Criciúma. Walisson Maia replaces Fellipe Mateus.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Luiz Henrique (Botafogo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 86': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Miguel Trauco.
- 88': Barreto (Criciúma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Gregore (Botafogo).
- 89': Foul by Rodrigo (Criciúma).
- 89': Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Attempt saved. Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carlos Alberto.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Goal! Botafogo 1, Criciúma 0. Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Igor Jesus.
- 90'+3': Foul by Cuiabano (Botafogo).
- 90'+3': Yannick Bolasie (Criciúma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+4': Goal! Botafogo 1, Criciúma 1. Felipe Vizeu (Criciúma) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yannick Bolasie with a cross.
- 90'+5': Felipe Vizeu (Criciúma) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 90'+7': Foul by Alexander Barboza (Botafogo).
- 90'+7': Yannick Bolasie (Criciúma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+7': Offside, Criciúma. Yannick Bolasie is caught offside.
- 90'+8': Attempt saved. Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gregore with a cross.
- 90'+9': Attempt saved. Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Tchê Tchê.
- 90'+9': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Gustavo.
- 90'+10': Attempt blocked. Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Cuiabano with a cross.
- 90'+10': Attempt blocked. Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eduardo with a headed pass.
- 90'+10': Corner, Botafogo. Conceded by Yannick Bolasie.
- 90'+11': Attempt saved. Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Cuiabano with a cross.
- 90'+11': Hand ball by Alexander Barboza (Botafogo).
- 90'+13': Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+14': Second Half ends, Botafogo 1, Criciúma 1.
- 0': Match ends, Botafogo 1, Criciúma 1.
Statistics
 CRI |
BOT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 27.1 | Possession | 72.9 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 25 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 178 | Accurate Passes | 605 |
| 258 | Passes | 690 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 11 |
| 6 | Crosses | 31 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 62 | Long Balls | 38 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 10 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 18 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.3 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 41 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 41 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: Brazilian Serie A
Venue: Estadio do Maracanã
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Attendance: 64,727
Venue: Estadio do Maracanã
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Attendance: 64,727
Brazil Serie A Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo | 38 | +30 | 79 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 38 | +27 | 73 |
| 3 | Flamengo | 38 | +19 | 70 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 38 | +14 | 68 |
Line-Ups
Botafogo (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | John (GK) |
| 34 | Adryelson |
| 20 | Alexander Barboza  |
| 26 | Gregore |
| 17 | Marlon Freitas |
| 10 | Jefferson Savarino |
| 13 | Alex Telles |
| 22 | Vitinho |
| 99 | Igor Jesus |
| 23 | Thiago Almada |
| 7 | Luiz Henrique |
Criciúma (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo (GK) |
| 29 | Tobias Figueiredo |
| 22 | Marcelo Hermes |
| 3 | Rodrigo |
| 14 | Miguel Trauco |
| 27 | Claudio Coelho Salvático |
| 5 | Higor Matheus Meritão |
| 6 | Ronald |
| 7 | Fellipe Mateus |
| 2 | Allano |
| 45 | Arthur Caike |
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