Late Lavega Strike Denies Botafogo in Four-Goal Thriller with Coritiba
Botafogo FR and Coritiba FBC shared the points in a gripping 2–2 draw on Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matchday 11, with all four goals coming from open play and the decisive moments packed into a frenetic second half.
The visitors struck first on 33 minutes. Breno Lopes finished off a move created by Josué, giving Coritiba a 1–0 lead that they carried into half-time. Botafogo responded with a double change at the break, introducing Lucas Villalba and Edenilson, and the hosts’ renewed energy soon paid off.
In the 55th minute, Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira levelled the score at 1–1, converting after good work from Vitinho. Botafogo continued to push and completed the turnaround in the 77th minute when Arthur Cabral made it 2–1, finishing an Edenilson assist to put the home side in front for the first time.
Coritiba, however, found an instant reply. Just two minutes after Cabral’s goal, substitute Joaquín Lavega, who had replaced Breno Lopes in the 70th minute, struck in the 79th to bring the game back to 2–2. His goal ensured the visitors escaped Rio de Janeiro with a draw despite Botafogo’s momentum and earlier dominance in the second half.
The match grew increasingly tense in the final 20 minutes, reflected in a flurry of yellow cards. Coritiba’s Wallisson Luiz was booked in the 70th minute, followed by cautions for Botafogo’s Vitinho and Alexander Barboza, and Coritiba players Pedro Rangel, Thiago Santos and Jacy Maranhão as tempers rose late on.
Both coaches relied heavily on their benches, with Botafogo making five substitutions and Coritiba also refreshing their side throughout the second half. Detailed statistics beyond goals, bookings and substitutions were not available in the match data.
For full match context and competition details, visit the Ballaxy match centre and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A page.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SE Palmeiras
|
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 33 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
CR Flamengo
|
13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 27 | D W W W W |
| 3 |
Fluminense FC
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | L W W L D |
| 4 |
São Paulo FC
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 24 | D W L L W |
| 5 |
CA Paranaense
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 23 | D W L W L |
| 6 |
EC Bahia
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 22 | D D L W L |
| 7 |
RB Bragantino
|
14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 20 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Coritiba FBC
|
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 19 | L L W D D |
| 9 |
EC Vitória
|
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 18 | W L D W D |
| 10 |
Botafogo FR
|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 26 | -1 | 17 | L D W D W |
| 11 |
CA Mineiro
|
14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 17 | W L L L W |
| 12 |
SC Internacional
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 17 | W D L D W |
| 13 |
CR Vasco da Gama
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 17 | D L W D L |
| 14 |
Grêmio FBPA
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 17 | D W L D D |
| 15 |
Cruzeiro EC
|
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 16 | L W W W L |
| 16 |
Santos FC
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 15 | D D L W L |
| 17 |
SC Corinthians Paulista
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 15 | L W D D L |
| 18 |
Mirassol FC
|
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 19 |
Clube do Remo
|
14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 11 | W L L D D |
| 20 |
Chapecoense AF
|
13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 8 | L L L L D |
