Botafogo wins and Bangu draws in the São Paulo Cup.

Teams from Rio de Janeiro continue their good performance in the Copinha (São Paulo Junior Cup).

Botafogo won and Bangu snatched a draw in their opening matches of the São Paulo Under-20 Cup this Sunday (January 4th). Only America was defeated that same afternoon.

In Group 22, Botafogo beat Águia de Marabá-PA 1-0 in Taubaté. The goal of the match was scored by Matheusinho. The Rio de Janeiro team missed a penalty, taken by Kadu, but secured their first three points in the competition.

In Group 30, in Ibtachina, the Alvirrubro team managed a 1-1 draw after falling behind against Santo André-SP. Murilo Leite opened the scoring for the São Paulo team. However, the Crias do Proletário equalized in the 48th minute of the second half with a goal from Rafael Garcia.

The only team from Rio that lost was Mecão, who were defeated by Cuiabá, 2-0, at Arena Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara, in Group 15.

Flu debuts

This Monday (05), at 9:30 pm, it is Fluminense’s turn to debut in the Copinha, against Água Santa-SP, in Santana do Parnaíba.