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Botafogo edge Seattle Sounders 2-1 at Club World Cup
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Botafogo v Seattle Sounders FC - Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2025 Seattle Sounders FC's Pedro de la Vega reacts after a missed chance IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig REUTERS
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Botafogo v Seattle Sounders FC - Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2025 Botafogo's Santiago Rodriguez in action with Seattle Sounders FC's Jackson Rage IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig REUTERS
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Botafogo v Seattle Sounders FC - Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2025 Seattle Sounders FC's Jesus Ferreira in action with Botafogo's Alexander Barboza REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
SEATTLE - Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over MLS side Seattle Sounders in a Group B encounter at Lumen Field on Sunday.
First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a comfortable lead and only several fine saves by Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei prevented them from extending it.
The Sounders pulled one back in the second half through a deflected header from Cristian Roldan, setting up a nervy finish.
The goal energised the home side but Botafogo's defence held firm in the closing stages to secure all three points.
Botafogo are second in the group on goal difference after Paris St Germain thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 earlier on Sunday. REUTERS
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