Cruzeiro overcame Botafogo in a close win on Sunday, 3-2, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Brazil Serie A. Both Fernando Seabra's team and Artur Jorge's team held their first game in the competition.
Tiquinho Soares opened the score with 5 minutes on the clock. With his 5th goal of the season. After 20 minutes, Lucas Silva fired home for Cruzeiro.
In the 65th minute, Rafa Silva fired home Fernando Seabra's team second goal. With 72 minutes on the clock, Botafogo saw Alexander Barboza leave the game early with a direct red card. Artur Jorge's team scored their second goal of the game through Danilo Barbosa, after 83 minutes. Rafael Elias scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game.
After the result Cruzeiro are 2nd in the table, with 3 points, while Botafogo sit 14th place, with 0 points. Next up, Fernando Seabra's team will play away against Fortaleza. Meanwhile, Artur Jorge's team will play at home against Atlético Goianiense.
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Lucas Silva 20' Rafa Silva 65' Rafael Elias 90' | Tiquinho Soares 5' Danilo Barbosa 83' |