Did the ball come out? See in detail Corinthians' controversial second goal against Botafogo - News Room USA

Botafogo and Corinthians drew 2-2 this Sunday (30), in a match valid for the third to last round of the Brasileirão. After Glorioso looked for a comeback, Timão left everything the same on the scoreboard after a goal with a very controversial start.

In Gustavo Henrique’s goal, Corinthians’ second, Raniele received the ball practically on the baseline, turned his body and crossed to complete the play.

Part of the ball appeared to cross the end line before the pass, which generated immediate complaints from Botafogo players. The scene was shown on the big screen at Neo Química Arena.

Despite the objection, the video referee analyzed the move and confirmed the goal, understanding that the ball did not come out completely.

See the bid images:

Ball didn’t come out completely. More than cool goal.#Corinthians pic.twitter.com/mlzRS2hbjt

— Vessoni (@Vessoni) November 30, 2025

CBF wants Corinthians in the Libertadores.

They didn’t even make an effort to check the goal.

Historic robbery in Itaquera. pic.twitter.com/7mD7ocC50F

— Gabriel. (@gabrywI) November 30, 2025

Corinthians’ second goal against Botafogo, did the ball go out or not? pic.twitter.com/6eTFgYl3QU

— That’s how my Beetle runs (@FabioFeowulf) November 30, 2025

DISGUSTING!

Botafogo goal with a clear push on the defender, zero replays focused on the play. As for Corinthians’ goal, the first replay was focused on looking for an irregularity. pic.twitter.com/bpbZDtYYij

— Errors against Corinthians (@erroscontra) November 30, 2025

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How was Corinthians x Botafogo

Corinthians opened the scoring with Raniele, in the first half. Botafogo came back different for the second stage and managed to turn things around, with goals from Cuiabano and Jordan Barrera. When it seemed that the three points would go to the Rio team, Gustavo Henrique took advantage of the opportunity and left everything the same.

Both teams still created chances to define the score. Coach Montoro, on the Botafogo side, managed to articulate the construction of the plays that resulted in the home team’s goals. Vitinho, for the São Paulo team, commanded the creative sector and almost guaranteed the Corinthians victory.

Situation of Corinthians and Botafogo in the final stretch of the Brasileirão

With the result, Botafogo remains consolidated in 5th place, with 59 points, which guarantees a direct place in the group stage of the 2026 Libertadores.

Corinthians came in 9th, with 46 points, the same score as Grêmio. The team still had hopes of reaching a place in the pre-Libertadores, but the equal score reduces their chances.

Corinthians’ next games

03/12 – 19:00 – Fortaleza x Corinthians – Brazilian Championship
07/12 – 16:00 – Corinthians x Juventude – Brazilian Championship
10/12 – 21:30 – Cruzeiro x Corinthians – Copa do Brasil (semi-final – first leg)
14/12 – 18:00 – Corinthians x Cruzeiro – Copa do Brasil (semi-final – round)