Vasco and Botafogo draw 1-1 in Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg | OneFootball

Vasco and Botafogo tied 1-1 this Wednesday (27), at São Januário, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Arthur Cabral scored for Botafogo at the 7-minute mark, taking advantage of a defensive mistake by Vasco, and Jair equalized at 16, after a pass from Nuno Moreira, putting the Cruz-Maltino team back in the game.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Vasco dominated much of the first half, controlling the midfield with Jair and Cauã Barros, the team's standout, who returned from loan and was essential in both marking and creating plays. The team also suffered from the departure of Paulo Henrique, who felt his thigh and was replaced by Puma Rodríguez at the beginning of the second half.

The second half brought more changes: Nuno Moreira and Coutinho left for Andrés Gómez and David, leaving the team with practically two center forwards. Vasco pressed, created clear chances and even had a penalty not called in a dubious play in the opponent's area, but could not turn the game around. Guilherme Estrella also came in for Rayan, helping to maintain the team's balance. At the end of the match, Cauã Barros left the field for Thiago Mendes, reinforcing the marking and control of the midfield.

Botafogo, even on the back foot, managed to hold the draw and explored counterattacks, maintaining the 1-1 result until the final whistle. With the draw, the decision for the spot will be at Nilton Santos Stadium, on September 11, with no advantage for either team.

Vasco dominated much of the match, created chances and had a clear penalty not called, but will have to seek victory away from home to advance to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.

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