💪 John blunders, Cruzeiro beat Botafogo to reclaim top spot in BR 25 | OneFootball

Cruzeiro temporarily reclaimed the top spot in the Brasileirão this Sunday (3).

The Raposa defeated Botafogo away from home at Estádio Nilton Santos, by 2 x 0.

Goals by Christian (22’) and Matheus Pereira (40’)

In a match valid for round 18.

The result shows a comeback ability for Leonardo Jardim’s team, who hadn’t won a match in three rounds.

Now, the team from Minas has 37 points, against Flamengo’s 36, who still have to play this round.

Botafogo, on the other hand, loses for the first time since their defeat to Palmeiras in the Club World Cup.

And their goalkeeper John may have said goodbye to the club in a match marked by a crucial mistake.

What a tribute, huh?

Despite the defeat, Venezuelan Jefferson Savarino received a beautiful tribute from the Botafogo fans before kickoff.

The image of the number 10 appeared on a giant flag, 25 meters high and 35 wide.

The image of the player references the Venezuelan’s celebration after scoring in the derby against Fluminense in April this year.

Signed by Fogo at the start of 2024, Savarino quickly became one of the key players in the club’s recent achievements, which include Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship titles.

So, John?

At 22 minutes, goalkeeper John ended up making a mistake on a goal kick – which was vital for Cruzeiro’s result.

The ball, following the play, reached Matheus Pereira who controlled it, thought, and passed it to Kaiki Bruno, who would cross for Christian’s goal.

John stretched, but couldn’t prevent the goal.

Another mistake from the number 1, the second in the same play.

It’s worth noting that Sunday’s defeat may have been John’s last match wearing the Botafogo shirt.

West Ham, from England, has renewed its interest in the player and increased its offer to sign the black-and-white goalkeeper, raising the bid to 10 million euros (about R$ 64.2 million), plus bonuses for achieved goals.

The second goal for Cabuloso, by Matheus Pereira, came from a beautiful play created by Kaio Jorge.

The number 10 scored his fifteenth goal in a Cruzeiro shirt.

Meanwhile, striker Kaio Jorge, it should be said, already has seven assists for the Raposa.

Leader for now

With the result, Cabuloso reached 37 points and overtook Flamengo, who have 36 at the moment.

Botafogo, in seventh place, remains at 26 points.

The sky blue team will return to the field at home against Santos next Sunday (10).

Davide Ancelotti’s team, on the other hand, visits Fortaleza, also on the 10th.

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