Tiquinho and Matheus Martins count as Botafogo's goal against Chape was born the day before

Tiquinho Soares needed seven minutes as a starter to end Botafogo's three-month goalless streak in Brasileirão games. This move had already been rehearsed the day before, in training, as the number 9 and Matheus Martins revealed after the 1-0 victory over Chapecoense.

+ Tite defines Botafogo as "dominant" against Chapecoense and comments on Ziyech's condition

The goal came 7 minutes into the first half. Matheus Martins received the ball on the left side, shook the mark and crossed with a trivela at the second post. There was Tiquinho Soares, who jumped and scored with a header for Botafogo. See the play and the best moments of the game:

After the 1-0 victory over Chapecoense, the duo revealed that this move had been rehearsed the day before the game. On Friday, the squad trained at Nilton Santos on the eve of the clash in the 31st round of the Brasileirão.

+ Tiquinho vents after ending his fast and guaranteeing Botafogo's victory: "A movie is on"

— We already know each other. Matheus and I are in training... it's not even idle talk. He said he was going to help me. I say: "then I'll stay there in the area". He thought I was a nice three-finger pass. I was happy, I scored the goal. As I said, the most important thing is the three points and thanking Matheus for his assistance - said Tiquinho.

After Tiquinho's statement, Matheus was also asked about the goal. He laughed and confirmed his fellow attacker's story:

— Worse, we agreed on the play in training. I told him I was going to give him a Trivela on the second dick, where he likes it. I've known him since 2024, so I know him very well and I know his position - added Matheus Martins.

With the result, Botafogo reached 39 points and rose to 11th place in the Brasileirão. The next match will be on Saturday, at 4:30 pm, against Internacional.

+ ✅Click here to follow the ge Botafogo channel on WhatsApp

Read the full story on ge.globo.com