Glorioso beat LDU even playing badly and will take advantage of Quito’s altitude
The Botafogo And it opened an advantage, albeit small, to the duel back through the round of 16 of Libertadores. On a little inspired night, pieces of the defensive system stood out: Alexander Barboza and Vitinho.
With the result, the glorious will play at 2,800 meters from Quito, Ecuador, with the advantage of a draw. The second duel will be played next Thursday, at Casa Blanca, at 19h (Brasília).
Sovereign Barboza
Alexander Barboza carried the weight of having lost the duo David Ricardo, injured, and was left in the actions. The defender did not give in to the LDU attacks, which was aggressive after the goal conceded at 15, seconds of the game, and passed the necessary security alongside Marçal, improvised.
Botafogo’s shirt 20 was also important in organizing the defensive system. At one point in the second stage, amid Ecuadorian pressure, it was possible to see the Argentine gesturing and firmly posture in the face of the match scenario. A leader size display that is for the cast.
Fundamental Vitinho in Botafogo’s victory
The right-back saved Botafogo on two great opportunities created by LDU in the first half. In the first, it appeared to cut finish already inside the area, and, in the second, cut practically on the line, which would be the equalizer after and tap over goalkeeper John.
With the left of LDU more active, with Bryan Ramírez, Corno and Medina, Vitinho had work, but took better. There were three providential cuts and six duels earned according to “Sofascore” data that gave it the highest grade of the game (7.8). One of the great views with Botafogo’s shirt and tiredness to the end reflecting it.
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Barboza and Vitinho now have another big challenge ahead. On Sunday (17), for the Brasileirão, Botafogo will return to Nilton Santos for one of the main games of the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship, the first of the return. The glorious struggle to approach leadership.
