📹 Ancelottinho benched, tributes and poor pitch as Botafogo win

At the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília, Botafogo beat Vasco 2 x 0 this Saturday (12), for the 13th round of Brasileirão 2025.

VITÓRIA NO CLÁSSICO! 🔥🌟

NA CASA DO #MAIORDETODOSOSTEMPOS, BOTAFOGO SE IMPÕE E VENCE O VASCO DA GAMA POR 2 A O PELO CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO! OS GOLS ALVINEGROS FORAM MARCADOS POR ARTHUR CABRAL E NATHAN FERNANDES! BOOOOORRRRRRRRRAAAAAAA!!!! 🤩💪🏽 #VAMOSBOTAFOGOpic.twitter.com/EjvAr6UiTA

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) July 12, 2025

Entering the classic match, the Vasco players wore a shirt in support of Adson, who broke his leg in training. And the Glorioso's fans unveiled a banner in tribute to the eternal idol Garrincha.

Na entrada dos times em campo, o Vasco usa uma camisa escrito "Força, Adson". O atacante quebrou a perna pela segunda vez em uma dividida no treino. Na arquibancada, linda homenagem a Mané Garrincha. pic.twitter.com/KvGYuGXdDT

— ge (@geglobo) July 12, 2025

A camisa usada pelos jogadores durante o hino nacional, em homenagem ao atacante Adson.

📸: Matheus Lima | Vasco pic.twitter.com/tm2wlPoTPu

— News Almirante (@NewsAlmirantee) July 12, 2025

And Botafogo had the "debut" of Davide Ancelotti. Not exactly as a coach, but on the bench. 

That's because "Ancelottinho" is not yet registered as a coach in the CBF's BID, so the son of the Brazilian National Team's coach signed the match report as a goalkeeper coach. Cláudio Caçapa was the coach on the sideline.

DAVIDE NO BANCO! 🔥

Ancelottinho é novidade no banco do Glorioso. O Gigante da Colina entra com camisa especial em apoio ao companheiro Adson que fraturou a tíbia da perna direita. 😣 Davide Ancelotti não será o técnico, mas vai acompanhar a partida do banco de reservas.… pic.twitter.com/ygYLdX0Mfu

— sportv (@sportv) July 12, 2025

With the ball rolling, the first half was below expectations. 

The poor pitch at Mané Garrincha hindered the creation of plays, and the good moves were mostly from shots outside the box. 

The best opportunity of the first half was when Arthur Cabral received the pass from Vitinho, shot blocked, almost lobbed Léo Jardim, but the Vasco goalkeeper managed to make the save.

After the break, however, the Brazilian and American champion made their presence felt. 

Just two minutes in, Artur found Montoro, who dribbled past Paulo Henrique and shot for a great save by Léo Jardim. But Arthur Cabral picked up the rebound and scored his first goal with the black and white shirt to open the scoring in the classic.

É O PRIMEIRO DELE NO FOGÃO! ⚽

Arthur Cabral abre o placar para o Botafogo contra o Vasco! pic.twitter.com/16UeJ7RJG0

— ge (@geglobo) July 12, 2025

Rayan had a chance to equalize, but was stopped by John.

But the "final nail in the coffin" came at the end. 

Antes do gol, Nathan desperdiçou essa chance para o Botafogo... 😳 pic.twitter.com/hWz3sNLm9E

— ge (@geglobo) July 12, 2025

Gramado do Mané Garrincha tá simplesmente ridículo. Jogador chuta e sobe muita areia.

Vergonhoso. pic.twitter.com/MNxJeEqvNB

— ⚽ (@DoentesPFutebol) July 12, 2025

After missing the goal after dribbling past Léo Jardim, Nathan Fernandes completed the assist from Marlon Freitas, almost in the small area, to extend the lead. The highlight of the play was Montoro's vision to find the black and white captain.

Nathan Fernandes amplia para o Botafogo contra o Vasco! ⚽ pic.twitter.com/gXcnYD28dh

— ge (@geglobo) July 12, 2025

🚦 How it stands

With the victory, Botafogo reached 21 points and moved up to fifth place. Vasco remained with 13 points and in 14th place in the table. 

It's also worth remembering that Glorioso has one game less because they were in the United States for the Club World Cup when the 12th round of the Brasileirão was held on June 12.

The Giant of the Hill returns to the field on Tuesday (15), when they visit Independiente del Valle, in Ecuador, for the first leg of the Conmebol Sudamericana playoffs. 

Botafogo, on the other hand, hosts Vitória on Wednesday (16), for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

Featured Photo: Vítor Silva/Flickr Botafogo FR

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.