Botafogo defeat Juventude at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão)

Botafogo triumphed over Juventude, 5-1, on Sunday, in a game related to matchweek 3 of Brazil Serie A. In this competition, both teams came from a win.

The opening goal was scored by Júnior Santos early in the game. Botafogo scored their second goal of the game through Tiquinho Soares, after 9 minutes, from the penalty spot. With 38 minutes on the clock, Lucas Freitas saw a red card after receiving his second yellow

In the 53rd minute, Artur Jorge's team increased their lead with a goal from Danilo Barbosa. After 61 minutes, Botafogo extended their lead with a goal from Jefferson Savarino. With 80 minutes on the clock, Jacob Montes doubled the lead for Artur Jorge's team. Danilo Boza netted the last goal in the 85th minute. In stoppage time, Botafogo saw Diego Hernández get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.

After the result Botafogo are 3rd in the table, with 6 points, while Juventude sit 12th place, with 4 points. In the next fixture, Artur Jorge's team will play away against Flamengo. Meanwhile, Roger Machado's team will host Athletico Paranaense.