Serie B · Matchday 2: Botafogo SP beat America Mineiro 2-1. The match was played on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 at Arena Independência (Belo Horizonte); refereed by Diego Da Costa Cidral, Brazil.
Gonzalo Mastriani 8' (America Mineiro) · Everton Morelli 32' (Botafogo SP) · Ze Hugo 59' (Botafogo SP)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 1-2.
America Mineiro held 68% of possession against 32%, attempting 14 shots to Botafogo SP's 13.
Shots on target read 1-5 and corners 11-7.
Substitutes: William, Artur, Dalbert, Val Soares, Paulo Victor, M. Segovia, Everton Brito, Thauan, F. Elizari, Jhonny, Rafa Barcelos, Yago Souza
Coach: Valentim Alberto
Substitutes: Jordan, Matheus Sales, Jonathan, Jefferson Nem, Marquinho, Luizao, Darlan, Felipe Vieira, Wesley Santos, Thiago Moraes
Coach: Tencati Claudio
Rafael Gava (Botafogo SP) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.