Botafogo defeated Fortaleza, 0-5, on Saturday, relating to matchweek 19 of the Brazil Serie A. In this competition, Renato Paiva's team came from a draw, and Davide Ancelotti's team came from a defeat. Marçal runned the show.
After six minutes, Fortaleza saw Gustavo Mancha get a straight red card Marçal opened the score after 14 minutes. With 45 minutes already played, Botafogo increased their lead with a goal from Arthur Cabral with a left-foot strike.
After the break, Marçal doubled the lead for Davide Ancelotti's team, from a corner. With 53 minutes on the clock, Botafogo extended their lead with a goal from David Ricardo from a corner. In time added on, Matheus Martins scored the last goal of the match, with a right-foot strike from outside the box.
After the result Botafogo are 4th in the table, with 30 points, while Fortaleza sit 19th place, with 15 points. Next up, Davide Ancelotti's team will host Palmeiras. Meanwhile, Renato Paiva's team will play away against Fluminense.
