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      Botafogo defeat Athletico Paranaense

      Botafogo beat Athletico Paranaense in a win on Sunday, 2x0, on matchday 19. Coming into the contest, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)'s team came from three defeats, and Curitiba (PR)'s team came from a win.

      In the 19th minute, Erison opened the scoring for Botafogo.

      Jeffinho netted the last goal after 54 minutes.

      After the result Athletico Paranaense are 5th in the table, with 31 points, while Botafogo sit 11th place, with 24 points. With regard to the next fixture, Luís Castro's team visit Corinthians, while Luiz Felipe Scolari's team will host São Paulo.

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      Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão)
      Capacity46 931
      Pitch size105x68
      Founded2007
      Head-to-head
      20
      36% Wins
      27
      48% Wins
      56
      Official matches