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

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

The Foxes defeated Botafogo, away from home, at the Nilton Santos Stadium, by 2 x 0.

Goals from Christian (22´) and Matheus Pereira (40´)

In a match valid for the 18th round.

The result shows a power of reaction for Leonardo Jardim's team, which had not won a match in three rounds.

Now, the Minas Gerais team has 37 points, against Flamengo's 36, which still plays in the round.

Botafogo, on the other hand, loses the first since the setback against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup.

And may have seen their goalkeeper John say goodbye to the club in a game marked by a crucial mistake.

What a morale, huh?

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

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

The player's image is a reference to the Venezuelan's celebration after shaking the nets in the classic against Fluminense in April of this year.

Hired by Fogo at the beginning of 2024, Savarino quickly became a key piece in the club's recent achievements, which include Libertadores and Brasileirão titles.

So, John?

At 22 minutes, goalkeeper John ended up failing in a throw-in - which was vital for the construction of the result by Cruzeiro.

The ball reached Matheus Pereira in the sequence of the move who controlled, thought and opened for Kaiki Bruno, who would cross for Christian's goal.

John stretched, but couldn't prevent the goal.

Another mistake by the number 12, the second move in the same play.

It's worth mentioning that this Sunday's defeat may have been John's last game with the Botafogo shirt.

West Ham, from England, returned to the charge for the player and increased their proposal to sign the alvinegro goalkeeper, raising the offer to 10 million euros (about R$ 64.2 million), in addition to bonuses for goals achieved.

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

The number 10 scored his fifteenth with the Cruzeiro shirt.

The striker Kaio Jorge, it should be said, already has seven assists for the Foxes.

Follow the leader (for now)

With the result, Cabuloso reached 37 points and passed Flamengo, with 36, at this moment.

Botafogo, which is in seventh position, stopped at 26 points.

The celestial 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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