Flamengo Beats Botafogo-PB With Joshua's Goal

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Joshua's goal marks Flamengo's victory over Botafogo-PB in the first leg of the Third Phase of the Copa do Brasil, in a match held at the Castelão Stadium.

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Mengão, despite playing with a reserve team, demonstrated great possession and created several goal opportunities.

This article will explore the details of this thrilling match, analyzing the teams' performances, the resilience of Botafogo-PB's defense, and expectations for the return leg at Maracanã, where Flamengo will look to consolidate its advantage.

Context and Importance of the Confrontation

Node May 1, 2025, the Flemish faced the Botafogo-PB at the Castelão Stadium, in São Luís, for the first leg of the Third Phase of the Copa do Brasil.

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Led at the time by Jorge Sampaoli, the team entered the field with an alternative formation, prioritizing rotation of the squad due to the tight schedule and decisive commitments in other competitions.

The decision proved to be strategic, because even with the reserves, the Flemish dominated possession, exceeding 80% of control during the 90 minutes.

After several attempts, the winning goal came in the final minutes with young Joshua, just 17 years old, showing personality and precision when scoring on the rebound, guaranteeing the 1 to 0 about the Paraíba team.

The duel took place away from the usual Maracanã by decision of the CBF, as detailed in official material about the match location.

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Opening an away advantage is relevant in the knockout stages, especially with the return game at Maracanã.

As a result, the Flemish takes the advantage of the draw, putting pressure on the opponent to play a more open game in the second match.

Red-Black Dominance and Offensive Actions

O Flemish maintained absolute control of the game in the first leg against Botafogo-PB, displaying clear technical dominance by registering almost 80% of ball possession.

The red-black team, even with an alternative team, imposed its rhythm from the opening minutes, putting pressure on the opponent who found themselves cornered in the defensive field.

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The offensive movement of Luiz Araujo It is Bruno Henry was decisive in creating the main opportunities in the first half.

In two runs down the right, Luiz Araújo created plays that required quick responses from the Paraíba goalkeeper, while Bruno Henry explored the diagonals and finished dangerously after low crosses.

Botafogo-PB's defense, although well positioned, was under constant pressure, being forced to retreat and seek solutions only through sporadic counterattacks.

The numbers make clear the size of Rio's superiority, as highlighted in match statistics panel which highlighted Flamengo's extensive offensive volume.

Even without scoring in the first half, Rubro-Negro created a scenario of total dominance, preparing the ground for the victory guaranteed in the second half with Joshua's goal.

  • Ball possession: 80%
  • Finalizations: 14 against 3
  • Clear chances in the 1st half: 5

Joshua's Goal and Impact on the Result

Joshua shone in Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Botafogo-PB at Castelão, in the first leg of the third phase of the Copa do Brasil.

The 17-year-old striker came on in the final minutes and, with an eye for goal, took advantage of a rebound to score against 39' in the second half, guaranteeing the red-black triumph.

The play started with a cross from Ayrton Lucas, Juninho headed the ball, the goalkeeper saved it and the ball fell to the boy from Ninho, who didn't waste it.

Flamengo's solid performance, even with the reserves, was carried out calmly, despite the opponent's good defensive interventions.

The arbitration was carried out by John Victor Gobi, who showed a yellow card to Marcelo Augusto, for a hard foul on Bruno Henrique, and for Allan, after attempting to stop a counterattack.

With the result, Mengão will play for a draw at Maracanã to advance to the round of 16, which represents a considerable advantage in front of his fans.

The return match will be especially favorable for the Rio de Janeiro team, which will have full strength and the support of the Red-Black Nation at home.

Match details on Flamengo's official website

Upcoming Challenges in the Brazilian Cup

The 1-0 victory against Botafogo-PB, away from home, gave Flamengo an advantage and greater peace of mind in the Third Phase of the Copa do Brasil.

Joshua's goal in the 39th minute of the second half puts the red-black team in an excellent position for the decisive game at Maracanã.

Still, the team led by Tite is already looking ahead to the duel against Cruise, scheduled for May 4th.

The match takes place at 6:30 pm, at Mineirão Stadium and demands maximum concentration from the squad, which seeks to maintain its good form in the Brazilian Championship.

Even playing with reserves against Botafogo-PB, Flamengo imposed its rhythm, maintaining almost 80% of possession.

Now, preparation intensifies with a physical and tactical focus, especially on defensive recovery and quick transitions.

The technical committee is studying possible changes to the lineup, aiming for balance and intensity.

Information Given
Date 4/5/2025
Time 6:30 p.m.
Location Mineirão Stadium, BH
Adversary Cruise

To watch the match, fans can follow along official broadcast of Record and Premiere.

Joshua's goal guaranteed Flamengo's victory, which is now preparing for the next challenge against Cruzeiro.

With a solid performance and the advantage of a draw in the second leg, the red-and-black team has everything it needs to advance in the Copa do Brasil.


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