BORUSSIA AND BOTAFOGO DRAW 1-1 WITH STUNNING CHIP AND FULL HOUSE AT COPA REX
Tavinho opened the scoring for Botafogo in the 4th minute and Mailinho, named player of the match, equalized in the 11th minute in the opening game for both teams in Group B, at Estádio Municipal Coronel Juventino Dias
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Borussia and Botafogo drew 1-1 on the night of Thursday (12) at Estádio Municipal Coronel Juventino Dias, in the north zone of Lavras. It was the opening game for both teams in Group B of Copa Rex 2026, in front of the largest crowd of this edition so far.
Both goals came in the first 11 minutes. In the 4th minute, Tavinho cut in from the right side of the attack and sent a crossed shot, with no chance for goalkeeper Jean, to open the scoring for Botafogo.
Borussia responded seven minutes later. Mailinho stole the ball in Botafogo's defensive third and lobbed goalkeeper Rafael with a precise shot into the top corner. The chip goal earned him the player-of-the-match award.
Second half of missed chances
In the first half, Borussia played deeper. In the second half, the team took the initiative and pressed: Paulinho P9 wasted good chances, and Rafael saved Botafogo with a one-on-one shot.
Botafogo had their own chances too. Péricles and right-back Pedrinho threatened, and Tavinho missed an incredible header. The score did not change until the final whistle.
"The crowd has been good at the first Copa Rex games, but this Thursday was sensational," said Jr Murad, who covered the match for Rádio Cultura.
More games this weekend
Copa Rex has two more games this weekend, both at 16h30. The schedule, results and upcoming matches are available at coparex.com.br and at www.radioculturadelavras.com.br. On Rádio Cultura 96.5 FM, updates will continue throughout the day, and this Friday (13) a recap of everything that has happened so far in sports will air.
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