Paysandu defeated Botafogo-PB 1-0 on Sunday in Group C’s third round, with Jacy scoring the late winning goal.
Now, Botafogo-PB sits at the bottom of Group C. They have three points from three matches. They face Paysandu again next Saturday at 4 PM.
In the first half, both teams tried to score but missed. Nicolas Careca had Paysandu’s best chance. For Botafogo-PB, Mateus Anderson forced a save from the goalie.
Botafogo-PB started strong in the second half. They created early chances but couldn’t score. A cross from Mariotto missed Luisinho.
Paysandu took over later, keeping the ball more. They made dangerous plays but couldn’t find the net.
Both teams made changes. The match stayed open. Rogerinho had a shot for Botafogo-PB, but the goalie saved it.
Paysandu then pushed hard and controlled the game. Jacy took a long shot and hit the post. In the final minute, he scored.
Game Stats:
PAYSANDU 1
Players: Matheus Nogueira, Edilson, Wanderson, Wellington Carvalho, Kevyn, Joao Vieira, Geovane, Robinho, Vinicius Leite, Nicolas Careca, Mario Sergio. Coach: Helio dos Anjos.
BOTAFOGO-PB 0
Players: Mota, Ricardo Luz, Wesley Matos, Pedro Carrerete, Ze Mario, Wesley Dias, Netinho, Renatinho, Luisinho, Mateus Anderson, Mariotto. Coach: Felipe Surian.
Location: Mangueirao, Belem.
Referee: Joao Vitor Gobi.
Assistants: Anderson Jose, Diego Morelli.
VAR: Jose Claudio.
Goal: Jacy.
Yellow Cards: Wanderson, Joao, Mario (Paysandu); Netinho, Carlos (Botafogo-PB).
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