🎥 Botafogo thrashed and left in trouble in the Copa Sul-Americana

Botafogo's hopes of reaching the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals took a significant blow as they were thrashed 6-1 by Peruvian side Cienciano in the Copa Sul-Americana on Thursday. The match was played at the high-altitude Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, where Cienciano took control from the start. Glorioso, the Brazilian team, conceded four goals in the first half, a first in history for a Peruvian team against a Brazilian opponent.

Goals came swiftly, with the first for Cienciano in the 18th minute through Succar. A controversial VAR decision led to another goal for the Peruvian side. Warleson, a replacement goalkeeper, committed a significant error, allowing Succar to score his second. Martinich then added a third goal from a long-range shot. Franclim Carvalho made two substitutions during the 35th minute, altering the attacking setup.

Despite Matheus Martins scoring a consolation goal for Botafogo just four minutes into the second half, Cienciano dominated the match. Bandiera completed the scoring with the fifth goal. The second leg of the tie will be played next Thursday at Nilton Santos, with Botafogo needing to win by six goals to advance. Alternatively, a five-goal victory will send the tie to penalties. Cienciano, on the other hand, can lose by up to four goals.