🎥 Melhores Momentos
On May 4, 2025, Guarani achieved their first victory in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C by defeating Botafogo-PB 2–1 at the Brinco de Ouro da Princesa stadium. This win marked the debut of head coach Marcelo Fernandes and ended a three-match losing streak for the team. (Futebol Interior, ge)
Match Overview
Guarani started the match aggressively, creating several scoring opportunities early on. The breakthrough came in the 44th minute when Emerson Barbosa executed a swift one-two with Pablo and finished with a precise shot, giving Guarani a 1–0 lead at halftime. (UOL)
In the second half, Guarani continued to press forward. At the 65th minute, Rafael Bilu delivered a well-timed pass to Deni Júnior, who calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper, extending the lead to 2–0. (Futebol Interior)
Botafogo-PB managed to pull one back in the 76th minute. Following a corner kick, Henrique Dourado capitalized on a rebound to score, reducing the deficit to 2–1. Despite increased pressure in the closing minutes, Guarani held on to secure the win. (Futebol Interior)
Key Moments
- 44′ – Goal: Emerson Barbosa scores after a quick exchange with Pablo.
- 65′ – Goal: Deni Júnior finishes a pass from Rafael Bilu to double the lead.
- 76′ – Goal: Henrique Dourado scores for Botafogo-PB following a corner kick.(Futebol Interior, ge)
Post-Match Reactions
Marcelo Fernandes expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the importance of the victory in boosting team morale and confidence. He also defended goalkeeper Andrey, who had a mixed performance with a penalty save and a later error leading to Botafogo-PB’s goal. (ge)
On the other side, Botafogo-PB’s coach, Antônio Carlos Zago, acknowledged concerns over the team’s recent form, noting that this defeat marked their third consecutive match without a win in the league. He emphasized the need for improvement in upcoming fixtures. (ge)
Standings and Upcoming Matches
With this result, Guarani climbed to 15th place in the Série C standings, accumulating three points. Botafogo-PB remains in 9th place with five points.
Next Fixtures:
- Guarani: Will host São Bernardo on May 10, 2025.
- Botafogo-PB: Set to face Floresta at home on May 11, 2025.(Futebol Interior)
