Botafogo defeated by Palmeiras

Palmeiras beat Botafogo, 2x0, on Thursday, relating to matchday 20 of Brazil Serie A. To this matchday, São Paulo (SP)'s team came from two wins, and Rio de Janeiro (RJ)'s team came from a defeat. Lucas Lima was the star with 2 goals.

The first half came to an end without goals.

Sub Lucas Lima, in the 46th minute, changed the course of the game. After 71 minutes, Botafogo saw Moisés get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. The first goal of the game was scored by Lucas Lima, with a left-foot strike, with 78 minutes on the clock.  midfielder netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game from a direct free kick.

After the result Palmeiras are 5th in the table, with 36 points, while Botafogo sit 15th place, with 22 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, São Paulo (SP)'s team will play away against Internacional. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)'s team will play at home against Sport.