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Late Telles header gives Botafogo 1-0 advantage in Copa do Brasil fifth round

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Late Telles Header Gives Botafogo 1-0 Advantage In Copa Do Brasil Fifth Round

By IANS News April 22, 2026 • 10:40 AM View: 59

Former Manchester United: Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles scored late as Botafogo Botafogo defeated Chapecoense 1-0 in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil at the Nilton Santos Stadium.

The Glorioso (Botafogo) takes the advantage into the second leg, which takes place in Chapecó on May 14th.

Telles broke the deadlock in the 91st minute at Rio's Olympic Stadium when he timed his run to perfection to meet Vitinho's cross with a header at the far post.

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