Julio Gomes, editor of UOL, was highly critical of Botafogo. The journalist analyzes the results of Alvinegro and Palmeiras in the 35th edition of the Brazilian Championship, reveals the rivalry between the two teams and gives his opinion on who will take the title in the national competition. lack of creativity leads to the loss of the leader. 'This happened' Last Saturday night (23), Palmeiras beat Atlético-GO 1-0, at the Antônio Accioly Stadium, in Goiânia (GO), while Botafogo lost 1-1 to Vitória, at the Estádio Nilton Santos, in Rio. DeJaneiro (RJ). The teams go into direct play, next Saturday (26), tied on points, with Palmeiras leading in number of victories. This Sunday forces Palmeiras to draw to maintain control – and, if they win the game, the game is over. In other words, it is up to John Textor's team to win at Allianz Parque.continues after adWith Júlio, Botafogo remains alive in the fight for the title, but recent victories in the Brazilian Championship show some of Alvinegro's problems:- Botafogo made Allianz suffer disqualification from the team of the United States this year. The potential for redemption is there. But it is impossible not to think about the four draws in the six rounds – three of them at home against the relegators and one of them in an empty Minas Gerais stadium. Last year, the team didn't measure up - it lacked fiber, courage, a lot of things outside of football. This year there's no office punch, that all-or-nothing feeling. Maybe even a little luck.continue after the announcement - The end of the story, however, follows the same path. A team that drew many times against weaker opponents, with the players on their side, knowing they wanted the result, did not deserve to be champions of Brazil. But salvation is yet to come. Will they rise to the occasion this time? -, he concluded.Botafogo drew 1-1 with Vitória, at the Nilton Santos Stadium (Photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo)➡️ Brasileirão: see the title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victoryAll about BotafogoSize of the stadiumThe journalist condemned Botafogo’s performances: ‘They deserve to lose the title’
Julio Gomes, editor of UOL, was highly critical of Botafogo. The journalist analyzes the results of Alvinegro and Palmeiras in the 35th edition of the Brazilian Championship, reveals the rivalry between the two teams and gives his opinion on who will take the title in the national competition. lack of creativity leads to the loss of the leader. 'This happened' Last Saturday night (23), Palmeiras beat Atlético-GO 1-0, at the Antônio Accioly Stadium, in Goiânia (GO), while Botafogo lost 1-1 to Vitória, at the Estádio Nilton Santos, in Rio. DeJaneiro (RJ). The teams go into direct play, next Saturday (26), tied on points, with Palmeiras leading in number of victories. This Sunday forces Palmeiras to draw to maintain control – and, if they win the game, the game is over. In other words, it is up to John Textor's team to win at Allianz Parque.continues after adWith Júlio, Botafogo remains alive in the fight for the title, but recent victories in the Brazilian Championship show some of Alvinegro's problems:- Botafogo made Allianz suffer disqualification from the team of the United States this year. The potential for redemption is there. But it is impossible not to think about the four draws in the six rounds – three of them at home against the relegators and one of them in an empty Minas Gerais stadium. Last year, the team didn't measure up - it lacked fiber, courage, a lot of things outside of football. This year there's no office punch, that all-or-nothing feeling. Maybe even a little luck.continue after the announcement - The end of the story, however, follows the same path. A team that drew many times against weaker opponents, with the players on their side, knowing they wanted the result, did not deserve to be champions of Brazil. But salvation is yet to come. Will they rise to the occasion this time? -, he concluded.Botafogo drew 1-1 with Vitória, at the Nilton Santos Stadium (Photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo)➡️ Brasileirão: see the title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victoryAll about BotafogoSize of the stadium