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What a match! Botafogo and Bahia battled to a 1-1 draw in a very entertaining Copa Do Brasil Round of 16 encounter at Estádio Nilton Santos. Both teams played with intensity from the opening whistle.
Botafogo, despite having 42% ball possession, created some very good scoring chances with 9 shots inside the box. However, Bahia's defense held firm, showcasing some impressive organization, leading to 58% of possession.
The most exciting moment of the game came in the 8th minute. Botafogo took the lead with a well-executed goal by Carlos Alberto. The atmosphere was electrifying! But Bahia fought back in the 45th minute, equalizing via a goal by Cauly. This sparked a flurry of substitutions towards the end of the game, with both sides trying to secure the win. The last substitution by Botafogo was Gregore for Kauê in the 75th minute. In the final minutes of the game, Bahia's Thaciano came on for the final moments as well!
Botafogo appeared to be playing with a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Bahia lined up in a 4-1-3-2. It was a captivating game with some great substitutions toward the end of the game. Both teams showed their resilience and tactical prowess throughout, leaving fans wanting more!