Botafogo Beats Chapecoense with Tiquinho Goal for First Win Under Tite

Botafogo secured its first victory under manager Tite on October 17, 2026, defeating Chapecoense 1 to 0 at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, uol.com.br reported. The win breaks a three-match winless run for the Rio de Janeiro club and moves them to 12th place in the standings with 39 points.

Tiquinho Soares Breaks Drought Early

The decisive moment arrived early in the match. At the seventh minute of the first half, Matheus Martins delivered a cross from the left wing, and Tiquinho Soares headed the ball past goalkeeper Anderson to open the scoring, according to Gazeta Esportiva. The strike marked the forward’s first goal in the Campeonato Brasileiro this season during his seventh appearance and his second overall since returning to the club in August.

Botafogo Controls Possession Before Tite Adds Defensive Reinforcements

Following the opening goal, Botafogo controlled possession and dictated the tempo without generating significant additional scoring margin before halftime. In the closing moments of the first half, Anderson stopped a close-range effort from Matheus Martins after a setup by Alex Telles. Chapecoense returned for the second half with increased pressing intensity, introducing players such as Fernando and Yannick Bolasie to alter their offensive dynamic. In response to the visiting pressure, Tite substituted Hakim Ziyech and introduced defensive reinforcement, prioritizing structure over expansion of the lead.

Botafogo Extends Lead over Internacional as Chapecoense Stays Bottom

The result leaves Chapecoense anchored at the bottom of the table with 18 points, maintaining their position at the bottom of the league, as detailed by Gazeta Esportiva. Botafogo now holds 39 points, standing seven points clear of Internacional, who currently occupy the relegation zone. Botafogo will travel to face Internacional at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre on October 24, 2026, while Chapecoense returns home to host Fluminense at the Arena Condá on the same day.

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