Sousa beats Botafogo-PB on penalties and becomes champion of Paraíba again after 15 years
Photo: Cristiano Santos / Botafogo-PB / Esporte News Mundo
This Saturday afternoon (13), Sousa drew 1-1 with Botafogo-PB, at Estádio Almeidão, in João Pessoa, in the grand final of the Paraibano Championship. In regular time, Diego Ceará scored for Alviverde, while Bruno Leite equalized for Belo.
On penalties, Wendel and Pipico were wasted for Botafogo-PB, while Sousa was perfect, hitting all four kicks, winning 4-2, shouting champion after 15 years.
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Playing at home and being pushed by a crowded Almeidão, Botafogo-PB had a lot of difficulty in articulating offensive plays. With that, Belo bet on area ball plays to beat the Alviverde defense, but without success. Posted to play on the counterattack, Sousa was more dangerous and attacked with moves from Leozinho and Diego Ceará.
Back in the second half, Belo returned with a more offensive stance and just before the first minute, Gustavo Poffo demanded a great save from goalkeeper Bruno Fuso. Sousa responded in kind and after hitting the ball in the area, the ball was left for Diego Ceará to fill his foot and open the score.
Behind, Botafogo-PB launched the attack and in a corner kick, the ball was cleared by Lenon, who sent it out. Then it was Evandro’s turn, who made a good move and crossed strongly. The ball curved and forced goalkeeper Bruno Fuso to make a great save.
On the basis of abafa, Belo ended up being awarded. After the ball was left in the penalty area, Bruno Leite hit it first time, with no chance for Bruno Fuso, leaving everything the same.
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Sousa was perfect in the kicks, scoring with Danillo Bala, Juninho Paraíba, Jackson and Ewerton Potiguar. Belo still did it with Paulinho, Bruno Mota and Lenon, but wasted it with Wendel Lomar and Pipico.
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