Botafogo get the better of Flamengo

Botafogo defeated Flamengo, 2x3, on Sunday, relating to matchweek 3 of the Brazil Serie A. To this matchweek, Jorge Sampaoli's team came from a defeat, and Luís Castro's team came from two wins. Léo Pereira was decisive with 2 goals.

With 30 minutes on the clock, Tiquinho Soares opened the scoring for Botafogo, from the penalty spot. In the 45th minute, Danilo Barbosa scored the second goal for Luís Castro's team.

After 51 minutes, Botafogo saw Rafael get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 58 minutes, Léo Pereira struck for Flamengo. With 71 minutes on the clock, Tiquinho Soares doubled the lead for Luís Castro's team. In the final minutes of the game, Léo Pereira scored the last goal of the match.

After the result Botafogo are 1st in the table, with 9 points, while Flamengo sit 13th place, with 3 points. Next up, Luís Castro's team will host Atlético Mineiro. Meanwhile, Jorge Sampaoli's team will play away against Athletico Paranaense.