Botafogo da Lavrinhas asks for a fan party without violence for the Copa Rex opener
Club board issues statement ahead of Thursday's match against Borussia (12th), at 20h15, at Estádio Coronel Juventino Dias
Automatically translated from Portuguese. Read the original in Portuguese
The board of Botafogo da Lavrinhas issued a statement asking fans to fill the stands and hold a peaceful celebration at the team's debut in the Copa Rex 2026, Lavras' amateur football championship. Botafogo face Borussia this Thursday (12th), at 20h15, in Group B, at Estádio Coronel Juventino Dias.
In the text, the club's board calls the fans "the biggest and best fan base in Lavras" and says it counts on the presence and energy of every supporter at the start of the team's journey in the first division.
The statement lists four requests to fans: cheer, sing and get excited from start to finish; respect players, referees, opponents and the visiting fans; avoid provocations and arguments; and not commit any acts of violence that harm the club's image.
We want to be recognized not only for the strength of our fans, but also for their good manners and sporting spirit.
Board of Botafogo da Lavrinhas
Botafogo share Group B with Operário, Real Brasil, Borussia and Paraíso. In the opening round of the bracket, Operário beat Real Brasil 2-1.
Rádio Cultura 96.5 FM is broadcasting Borussia x Botafogo live, with video on the station's YouTube channel.
Copa Rex 2026 is sponsored by the Lavras Municipal Government, Supermercados Rex, Sicoob Copermec, Pax Carvalho, Chopp Brahma Express, Fábrica de Óculos, Casel Materiais de Construção, Laboratório Santa Cecília, 123 Car, Conecta Internet and Fadminas (Adventist College of Minas Gerais).
Image: Press release/Botafogo da Lavrinhas
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