GOLAZONEWSTiquinho Soares secures Botafogo win against Chapecoense
- Botafogo defeated Chapecoense 1-0 in the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
- Tiquinho Soares scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute.
- The result marks Tite's first victory as Botafogo head coach.
Botafogo secured a 1-0 victory over Chapecoense at the Nilton Santos stadium during the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Tiquinho Soares scored the only goal of the match in the ninth minute, ending a three-month drought for Botafogo's forwards in the league.
This result marks the first win for Tite in his fourth match at the helm of the team. Botafogo dominated the encounter, recording 14 shots on target against goalkeeper Anderson, while Chapecoense failed to register a single attempt on goal throughout the game.
The victory is significant for Botafogo as they look to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Following the match, Tiquinho Soares expressed his relief at finding the net again, noting that the goal reflected both the highs and lows of his time at the club.