Botafogo beat Estrela de Março-BA, into the Copa do Brasil U20

This Wednesday (9), Botafogo beat Estrela de Março-BA 4-0 in a match valid for the first round of the U-20 Copa do Brasil. The goals for the Bairro Gems were scored by Kauã Cruz, Caio Valle, Marcelo Maurício, and Matheusinho, all in the second half.

After winning the U-20 Carioca title last season, Glorioso secured a spot in this edition of the Copa do Brasil. The club’s best result in the national tournament was the runner-up finish in 2021.

The next opponent will be Bahia in the second round, in a single-leg match at Nilton Santos Stadium, with the date and time yet to be confirmed.

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