VIDEO: Artur Jorge’s Botafogo wins and shares leadership in Libertadores

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On a night with little offensive inspiration, two moments were enough for «Fogão» to double the Ecuadorians from Quito

In Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo triumphed over Ecuadorians Quito, 2-1, in the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage. Midfielder Danilo Barbosa, ex-Sp. Braga, was a starter in Artur Jorge‘s team.

In a match played at a frenetic pace, the visitors opened the scoring at 18m, through Michael Estrada. However, offside. The VAR review was unforgiving, to the relief of the Portuguese coach.

At the half-hour mark, Botafogo opened the scoring, through full-back Hugo Neto. It was the first explosion of joy, starting with Artur Jorge.

Among wasted opportunities, the hosts saw Michael Estrada adjust his positioning and head in to make it 1-1. 45+1m had elapsed.

In the complementary stage, and without Danilo Barbosa on the field, Júnior Santos donned the cape of «Fogão» hero and untied the knot. 69m had elapsed and Artur Jorge’s team remained in control of the match, although ineffective.

The victory allows Botafogo to move up to second place in Group D, with six points, equal with Junior Barranquilla (1st). Next is a trip to Peru, to visit Deportes (3rd). Meeting scheduled for the early hours of May 17th (Friday).

No Brasileirão, Botafogo is third, one point behind the leaders. On Sunday night (8pm), visit Fortaleza (12th).

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