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14/01/2059, Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Live on National TV
Copa do Brasil, Round QF (Leg 2)
Botafogo Vs Fortaleza

Botafogo play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: S Ponte (GK) , L Health (CB) , Q Pera (CB) , G Loureiro (RB) , L Veselka (LB) , O Fernando (CDM) , X Lias (CAM) , E Cotta (RM) , E Mitreski (LM) , R Vas (ST) , L Sago (ST) And the subs are: R Montalvo (CB) , E Cerda (CB) , D Jaimes (CM) , F Almeida (CM) , T Sotelo (ST)

Fortaleza play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: O Cavaco (GK) , F Ceka (CB) , A Cywinski (CB) , D Paiva (RB) , C Bento (LB) , X Mangual (CDM) , N Guimaraes (CAM) , V Lama (RM) , J Najar (LM) , F Villarroel (ST) , Z Bagheri (ST) And the subs are: I Candelaria (CB) , M Pina (CB) , O Verissimo (CM) , K Louro (CM) , G Casa (ST)
Welcome to Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where Botafogo de Futebol will face Fortaleza Esporte Clube.  This is round QF (Leg 2) of the Copa do Brasil.  The attendance is 47000.

1' - Botafogo kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Ora Fernando passes to Edmundo Cotta.  Edmundo Cotta finds Guido Loureiro with a short pass.  Guido Loureiro passes to Lee Health.  Lee Health sees a run from Ximen Lias.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ximen Lias runs on to the ball.  Ximen Lias attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Orlando Cavaco deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Botafogo.  Edmundo Cotta will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but Faton Ceka intercepts and takes possession.  

9' - Faton Ceka finds Cisco Bento with a long pass.  Cisco Bento sees Vidal Lama making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Vidal Lama takes the ball.  Vidal Lama attempts the cutback, but Guido Loureiro intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

11' - Nasario Guimaraes tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

13' - Sagaz Ponte hits the ball long to Guido Loureiro.  Guido Loureiro attempts to outskill Xalvador Mangual.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Guido Loureiro runs with the ball!  

14' - Guido Loureiro curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

15' - Erichthonius Mitreski sees a run from Ximen Lias.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ximen Lias is able to control the ball.  Ximen Lias attempts a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

19' - Orlando Cavaco chips a long ball to Vidal Lama.  Vidal Lama passes to Xalvador Mangual.  Xalvador Mangual sees Fanuco Villarroel making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Fanuco Villarroel is caught offside!  

22' - Edmundo Cotta hits the ball long to Ximen Lias.  Ximen Lias spots a run from Loredo Sago.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Loredo Sago is able to take the ball.  Loredo Sago looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Orlando Cavaco!  That will be a corner for  Botafogo.  Edmundo Cotta gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

24' - Xalvador Mangual spots a run from Nasario Guimaraes.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nasario Guimaraes is able to take the ball.  Nasario Guimaraes looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Nasario Guimaraes for Fortaleza!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

24' - Botafogo kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Ximen Lias attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

32' - Orlando Cavaco finds Faton Ceka with a long pass.  Ora Fernando successfully tackles Faton Ceka and takes possession.  Ora Fernando chips a long ball to Quito Pera.  Nasario Guimaraes tackles Quito Pera and the ball goes loose.  Erichthonius Mitreski successfully tackles Faton Ceka and the ball goes loose.  Botafogo attempt a quick counter attack.  Rico Vas hits the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Orlando Cavaco performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

44' - Juan Najar dispossesses Quito Pera and takes the ball.  Fortaleza try to launch a quick counter attack.  Juan Najar curls in a cross and finds Nasario Guimaraes.  Nasario Guimaraes directs a powerful header towards goal...and Nasario Guimaraes scores!  Its a goal for Fortaleza!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

45' - Botafogo kick the ball off for the restart.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Fortaleza kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fanuco Villarroel will come off.  Guillermo Casa is going to be brought on.  

52' - Ximen Lias sees a run from Erichthonius Mitreski.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

54' - Juan Najar plays a long ball to Adam Cywinski.  Erichthonius Mitreski tackles Adam Cywinski and gains possession for his team.  Erichthonius Mitreski attempts to outskill Vidal Lama, but is then fouled.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Vidal Lama has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Botafogo.  

55' - Ximen Lias prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box and finds Erichthonius Mitreski.  Erichthonius Mitreski looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Erichthonius Mitreski scores!  That's a nice goal from the Botafogo player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

56' - Fortaleza kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Edmundo Cotta plays a short pass to Lee Health.  Xalvador Mangual successfully tackles Lee Health and the ball goes loose.  Ora Fernando spots a run from Ximen Lias.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ximen Lias is able to take the ball.  Ximen Lias tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

74' - Orlando Cavaco finds Guillermo Casa with a long ball.  Guillermo Casa slides the ball to Juan Najar.  Juan Najar passes to Guillermo Casa.  Guillermo Casa attempts to beat LudvÝk Veselka using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rico Vas will come off.  Franco Almeida is brought on from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Quito Pera is going to be taken off.  Emilio Cerda joins the game from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Vidal Lama is going to be taken off.  Kiki Louro joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Loredo Sago will come off.  Tajo Sotelo is going to be brought on.  

80' - Cisco Bento brings the ball forward, outpacing Erichthonius Mitreski.  

82' - Cisco Bento plays a long pass to Faton Ceka.  Faton Ceka sees Xalvador Mangual making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

85' - Edmundo Cotta plays a long ball to LudvÝk Veselka.  LudvÝk Veselka sees a run from Ximen Lias.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Ximen Lias takes the ball.  Ximen Lias tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Ximen Lias scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Botafogo player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

85' - Fortaleza kick the ball off for the restart.  

88' - Cisco Bento finds Juan Najar with a short pass.  Juan Najar passes the ball to Nasario Guimaraes.  Nasario Guimaraes plays the ball to Cisco Bento.  With a turn of pace, Cisco Bento beats LudvÝk Veselka, but is then fouled.    The referee has no hesitation in showing LudvÝk Veselka the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Fortaleza.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Botafogo kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Faton Ceka is going to be taken off.  Ignado Candelaria joins the game from the bench.  

93' - Ximen Lias runs with the ball, beating Guillermo Casa.  

94' - Ximen Lias spots a run from Edmundo Cotta.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

97' - LudvÝk Veselka tries to use ball skills to beat Xalvador Mangual, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

98' - LudvÝk Veselka spots a run from Franco Almeida.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Franco Almeida takes the ball.  Franco Almeida looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

104' - Orlando Cavaco chips a long ball to Kiki Louro.  Lee Health tackles Kiki Louro and takes the ball.  Lee Health passes to Ora Fernando.  Ora Fernando sees a run from Erichthonius Mitreski.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Erichthonius Mitreski runs on to the ball.  Erichthonius Mitreski attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

107' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Fortaleza kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - With a turn of pace, LudvÝk Veselka beats Nasario Guimaraes.  

111' - LudvÝk Veselka spots a run from Ora Fernando.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Ora Fernando has strayed offside!  

113' - Juan Najar chips a long ball to Diego Paiva.  Diego Paiva uses his pace to beat Edmundo Cotta.  

113' - Diego Paiva spots a run from Xalvador Mangual.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

116' - Edmundo Cotta finds LudvÝk Veselka with a long pass.  LudvÝk Veselka spots a run from Franco Almeida.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Franco Almeida runs on to the ball.  Franco Almeida reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, the ball falling to Ora Fernando.  Ora Fernando looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but Orlando Cavaco gets down to stop the shot!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
LudvÝk Veselka will step up to take the first penalty for Botafogo de Futebol.  And LudvÝk Veselka puts it in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  That's 1 - 0.
Zafa Bagheri will take the next penalty for Fortaleza.  But the shot hits the post and bounces back out!
Tajo Sotelo will take the next penalty for Botafogo.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  It is now 2 - 0.
Cisco Bento will take the next penalty for Fortaleza.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So that makes it 2 - 1.
Emilio Cerda will take the next penalty for Botafogo.  But his shot is too high!
Xalvador Mangual will take the next penalty for Fortaleza.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Erichthonius Mitreski will take the next penalty for Botafogo.  And its in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That makes it 3 - 1.
Juan Najar will take the next penalty for Fortaleza.  But the shot is offtarget!
Ora Fernando will take the next penalty for Botafogo.  But the keeper saves the shot!
Diego Paiva will take the next penalty for Fortaleza.  And Diego Paiva puts it in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That makes it 3 - 2.


The match has ended Botafogo de Futebol 2 - 2 Fortaleza Esporte Clube.  After a penalty shootout, Botafogo de Futebol are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.