• The Magazine
  • Interviews
  • Current
  • Nostalgia
  • Legends
  • European
  • World
  • Log in
  • Subscribe
Menu
  • The Magazine
  • Interviews
  • Current
  • Nostalgia
  • Legends
  • European
  • World
  • Log in
  • Subscribe

Brasileirão Game Day 6 Round Up: Botafogo regain control

Pink by Pink
February 3, 2023
in Latest, Review
Brasileirão Game Day 6 Round Up: Botafogo regain control

Following the month-long hiatus imposed in Serie A during FIFA’s Confederations Cup, Brazilian league action resumed with the nation split as to whether hosting the high profile international tournament was successful or not. Supporters of the Seleção enjoyed an impressive and comprehensive victory over world and European champions, Spain, in the final, giving Luis Felipe Scolari’s squad the confidence and belief that they can actually win football’s top prize on home soil next summer. Before the tournament, Brazilian fans’ expectations had been lowered somewhat having seen their team slide down the international rankings after a string of uninspiring performances.

riots1

The country hit the headlines for the wrong reasons when the mobilisation of people against the authorities as protests over corruption, spiralling prices and social inequality turned violent. Fears over safety and civil disorder must now be allayed before the big events in 2014.

The stand out fixtures in Round 6 of the national championship threw up two local Derbies to savour. Firstly, two of Rio’s big four, Botafogo and reigning champions Fluminense, faced off in a game which would likely determine who would go top of the table and it was Fogão who sneaked victory. Dutch veteran, Clarence Seedorf, scored the only goal of the game in the 84th minute which shot his side back to the head of title race. They overtook previous leaders, Coritiba, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Flamengo. They will be thankful, however, for the point earned having been two goals down and seemingly heading for their first defeat of the campaign.

santos

In the São Paulo Derby, it was Santos, seemingly becoming accustomed to life without Confederations Cup star, Neymar, who earned the bragging rights. Their 2-0 win at the Morumbi Stadium over São Paulo brought the two teams to parity in the standings. After a slow start, Santos are now climbing rapidly while their neighbours encouraging opening to the season is beginning to stall. They’ll be trying to get back on track in week 7 when they face Bahia, another team occupying mid-table after the first six games.

Elsewhere, Atlético Mineiro hauled themselves out of the drop zone by edging out Criciúma by the odd goal in a five-goal thriller in Belo Horizonte. Diego Forlan was amongst the scorers for Internacional in a 5-3 win against Vasco Da Gama, a result which maintains their position just behind the leaders. At the bottom, the basement battle between Náutico and Ponte Preta went the way of the São Paulo based club. The 3-1 defeat leaves Náutico rooted to the foot of the league with just one win in the opening six matches.

Games to look out for in week 7 include Internacional’s trip to champions, Fluminense, another Rio derby as Vasco meet Flamengo and the intriguing clash between title contenders Grêmio and Botafogo.

STANDINGS

1. Botafogo RJ 6 4 1 1 9:5 13
2. Coritiba 6 3 3 0 8:5 12
3. Vitoria 6 3 1 2 10:6 10
4. Fluminense 6 3 0 3 9:7 9
5. Cruzeiro 6 2 3 1 12:7 9
6. Internacional 6 2 3 1 13:10 9
7. Corinthians 6 2 3 1 5:3 9
8. Gremio 6 2 3 1 6:5 9
9. Sao Paulo 6 2 2 2 8:5 8
10. Santos 6 2 2 2 6:6 8
11. Bahia 6 2 2 2 6:8 8
12. Goias 6 2 2 2 5:9 8
13. Atletico-MG 6 2 1 3 6:7 7
14. Vasco 6 2 1 3 8:13 7
15. Portuguesa 6 1 4 1 6:6 7
16. Ponte Preta 6 2 0 4 8:10 6
17. Criciuma 6 2 0 4 8:13 6
18. Flamengo RJ 6 1 3 2 7:7 6
19. Atletico-PR 6 1 3 2 12:13 6
20. Nautico 6 1 1 4 4:11 4

MARK GODFREY

Tags: atletico mineirobotafogobrasileiraobrazilcoritibaflamengointernacionalnauticoponte pretasantossao pauloserie avasco da gama

Related Posts

Latest

Bengals vs Chiefs Betting Odds, Spread, Predictions & Key Match Info: NFL Championship Game Summary (2023)

It’s time for the 2023 AFC Championship – and we have Bengals vs Chiefs for the third year in...

by Jamie Ingram
January 27, 2023
0
Latest

WWE Royal Rumble Betting Odds, News, Predictions & Picks (Fans Believe In The Rock)

WrestleMania season is upon us, with the WWE Royal Rumble 2023 just days away. In addition to the men’s...

by Jamie Ingram
January 27, 2023
0
Open Sud de France 2023 Betting Odds: Latest Open Sud de France Betting Lines, Tips, Bonuses, and More
Latest

Open Sud de France 2023 Betting Odds: Latest Open Sud de France Betting Lines, Tips, Bonuses, and More

The 36th edition of the ATP 250 Open Sud de France starts on January 30. The Open Sud de...

by Jamie Ingram
January 23, 2023
0
Latest

Liverpool vs Brighton Betting Odds, Predictions, Team News, and Line-Ups (Premier League 2022/2023)

Brighton welcomes Liverpool to the AMEX Stadium this weekend in what promises to be an exciting game of football,...

by Jamie Ingram
January 13, 2023
0
Load More
Next Post
Brasileirão round-up: Mineiro on the rise at home and abroad

Brasileirão round-up: Mineiro on the rise at home and abroad

UNC vs Duke Betting Odds: Bet on Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels (NCAA Men’s Basketball, Feb 4, 2023)
Current

UNC vs Duke Betting Odds: Bet on Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels (NCAA Men’s Basketball, Feb 4, 2023)

by Jamie Ingram
February 2, 2023
0
0

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils will add a new chapter to their long-running rivalry when...

Read more
golf betting

Best Golf Betting Odds: Top 5 Golf Betting Sites for PGA Tours, US Open, Masters Tournament, and Other Major Golf Events

January 31, 2023
0

Bengals vs Chiefs Betting Odds, Spread, Predictions & Key Match Info: NFL Championship Game Summary (2023)

January 27, 2023
0

WWE Royal Rumble Betting Odds, News, Predictions & Picks (Fans Believe In The Rock)

January 27, 2023
0
football odds UK

Best Football Betting Odds in the UK: Top UK Sites With the Best Football Odds in the UK

January 25, 2023
0
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Profile

© Copyright 2023 – Football Pink

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Profile

© Copyright 2022 - Ronnie Dog Media All Rights Reserved. Live Score

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Gmail
  • Print Friendly
  • LinkedIn
  • StumbleUpon
  • Tumblr
 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.