Vila Nova beats Botafogo-SP to reclaim Serie B lead

Vila Nova defeated Botafogo-SP 1-0 on Saturday (3) in Ribeirão Preto, reclaiming the lead in Brazil's Serie B with 57 points. Janderson scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time. The match was marked by Botafogo-SP's dominance in the first half, but they failed to convert pressure into goals. Vila Nova capitalized on their only chance before halftime, with Janderson finishing a cross from Hayner. In the second half, Botafogo-SP had two goals disallowed, one for offside and another after VAR review. Botafogo-SP remains in 16th place with 35 points, five clear of the relegation zone. Vila Nova now leads Juventude by one point. Both teams play again on Wednesday (7), with Botafogo-SP facing Operário away and Vila Nova hosting Cuiabá.