Botafogo edge Carabobo late, Libertadores dream still alive
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At the Misael Delgado Stadium in Venezuela, Botafogo defeated Carabobo 2-1 this Tuesday (6th), in the fourth round of the group stage of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores.
Despite the huge technical gap between the teams, the Glorioso couldn't impose themselves on the field or turn possession into goal-scoring chances.
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The current champions of America didn't create much, but managed to open the scoring with Vitinho (22'), taking advantage of the goalkeeper's rebound in the box.
The Venezuelans threatened, even attempting a goal directly from a corner kick (an Olympic goal) still in the first half.
After the break, the match became more exciting. Botafogo still wasn't playing well, and Carabobo equalized with a goal from Aponte. In stoppage time, Cuiabano secured the win after a beautiful assist from Allan in the box.
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With this result, Botafogo reached six points and remains in third place in Group A. Universidad de Chile (seven points) and Estudiantes (six points) still face each other in this round.
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Carabobo remains at the bottom with one point. The Glorioso will try to qualify for the round of 16 with two home games: against Estudiantes on May 14, and against Universidad de Chile on May 27. Botafogo returns to the field next Sunday (11th), when they host Internacional at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the eighth round of the 2025 Brasileirão.
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