Botafogo shock Racing with late victory
Botafogo secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Racing Club in Group E of the Copa Sudamericana, with a late goal sealing the result.
Botafogo secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Racing Club in Group E of the Copa Sudamericana, with a late goal sealing the result.
The Brazilian side moved to the top of the group with 4 points, level with Caracas, while Racing remain on 3 points.
End-to-end battle in Avellaneda
Racing started strongly and took the lead early through Santiago Sosa in the 4th minute following a goalkeeper error.
Botafogo responded before halftime with goals from Arthur Cabral (23') and Júnior Santos (41'), turning the game around.
In the second half, Racing equalized through Adrián Martínez in the 64th minute, setting up a tense finish.
Last-minute winner decides the match
Just when the game seemed headed for a draw, Danilo scored in the 93rd minute to secure the victory for Botafogo.
The result puts the Brazilian side at the top of Group E and leaves the standings wide open heading into the next round.
