Vitória vs Botafogo Highlights - August 16, 2026

Vitória beat Botafogo 1-0 in Brasileirao on August 16, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Manoel Barradas.

Matheus (27') scored for Vitória.

At kick-off Vitória stood in position 13 with 26 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.

Botafogo went into the game in position 11, on 30 points. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Botafogo 4 games without defeat.

The referee cautioned Victor Hugo of Botafogo on 2 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Zé Vitor could not find the target for Vitória (5').

A block denied Vitinho on 7 minutes. Danilo Santos saw a shot blocked (13').

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Arthur Cabral’s effort (15'). Matheus scored from the spot for Vitória on 27 minutes.

Soon after, Álvaro Montoro was booked for Botafogo (29'). Substitutions: Vitória 0, Botafogo 1.

After the break, Renê sent an effort off target for Vitória (46'). A block denied Diego Tarzia on 48 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Renê tested the goalkeeper for Vitória (48'). Zé Vitor shot wide for Vitória on 50 minutes.

Moments later, Erick forced a save for Vitória on 51 minutes. The referee cautioned Emmanuel Martínez of Vitória on 51 minutes.

Lucas Monzón was booked for Botafogo (61'). Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Lucas Monzón’s effort (63').

Arthur Cabral was sent off for Botafogo (90'+4'). Substitutions: Vitória 5, Botafogo 3.

Botafogo controlled 53.7% of possession. Vitória had 22 shots with 4 on target, while Botafogo had 17 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Vitória 3, Botafogo 2. Corners: Vitória 8, Botafogo 4.

Botafogo completed the most passes, 402 in total at 81.6% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.