BOTAFOGO IN COMEBACK WIN OVER AVAI

Botafogo are back to winning ways in the Brazilian Serie A after the 2-1 comeback win over hosts Avai on Thursday night. Botafogo scored twice in the second half to turn the game on its head having trailed to the home team at the half-time interval.

Avai striker Guilherme Bissoli scored the first goal of the game from the penalty spot on 11 minutes. His goal gave hosts Avai an advantage at the end of the first 45 minutes.It took just four second half minutes for Botafogo to get back into the game thanks to the goal from Argentine defender Victor Cuesta. Botafogo made it two goals in seven minutes when Tiquinho gave the away team the lead for the first time in the game. The visitors thereafter held on to take the three points at stake. Continue reading “BOTAFOGO IN COMEBACK WIN OVER AVAI”