On Tuesday night (28th), dozens of Botafogo fans were unable to watch the final minutes of the game against Junior Barranquilla, in Colombia.
On the field, the Rio de Janeiro club was facing the match valid for the last round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage.
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Botafogo advanced
- The Alvinegro team drew 0-0 away;
- The team finished in second place in group D, with 10 points, tied with the leader, Junior. The Colombian team won the leadership in goal difference;
- The Rio de Janeiro club awaits the official Conmebol draw to know their future opponent in the round of 16;
Confusion at the stadium
Botafogo fans who went to the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night (28th) were removed from the venue around the 30th minute of the second half.
The Colombian police were responsible for expelling the Brazilian fans from the arena. In a press conference after the match, Artur Jorge expressed solidarity with the club’s supporters.
“I am disappointed by what the fans went through here in the stands and had to leave the game with 15 minutes to go, when it was the moment we needed them. They were exemplary today. They could have been important for the final part of the match,” said the coach.
Official note from Botafogo
Botafogo released an official note on social media and stated that it will file a complaint with Conmebol about the case.
“Botafogo will report to CONMEBOL the treatment imposed on its fans by the Barranquilla Police, who removed them from the stadium about 15 minutes before the end of the match. The Club awaits measures and regrets the disrespect. Botafogo thanks each of the Alvinegros who were present in Colombia.”
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Watch the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
