INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Botafogo faced an unexpected setback in their Carioca Championship debut
Carlos Alberto and Newton tested goalkeeper Dida, but their efforts proved fruitless.The second half mirrored the first, with Botafogo
pressing for an equalizer
However, it was too little, too late for the home team
result serves as a wake-up call for Botafogo
The team must regroup quickly before their next match against Portuguesa on Tuesday
Even champions can falter against determined opponents
Will they bounce back from this early setback? Only time will tell as the tournament progresses.
