Botafogo Maintains Winning Streak at Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior as Brasiliense Faces Fluminense
Botafogo won 1-0 against Estrela de Março to stay unbeaten in Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, while Brasiliense prepares to face Fluminense in ongoing group stage matches.
- • Botafogo defeated Estrela de Março-DF 1-0 with a goal from Cauã Zappelini.
- • Botafogo leads Group 22 with a perfect record so far in the tournament.
- • Estrela de Março-DF remains bottom of the group without points.
- • Brasiliense will play Fluminense today at 4:30 PM in the Copa SP group stage.
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On January 7, 2026, Botafogo secured a narrow 1-0 win over Estrela de Março-DF in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, continuing their undefeated run in the tournament. The decisive goal was scored by Cauã Zappelini during the match held at the Joaquim de Morais Filho Stadium in Taubaté. This victory keeps Botafogo firmly at the top of Group 22, while Estrela de Março-DF remains at the bottom without any points.
Looking ahead, Botafogo will face Taubaté on January 10 at 7 PM (Brasília time), as they seek to continue their flawless performance. Meanwhile, Estrela de Março-DF is scheduled to play against Águia de Marabá on the same day at 4:45 PM (Brasília time).
In other group stage action, the tournament continues with the match between Brasiliense and Fluminense, set to kick off at 4:30 PM on January 8. The Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior is a pivotal event in the Brazilian football calendar, offering a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and progress in their careers. It runs concurrently with other major football competitions such as Brazil’s Série A and Série B leagues.
As Botafogo sustains its unbeaten form and the group stage unfolds, the Copa SP remains an exciting showcase of Brazil's future football stars, with several key matches scheduled in the coming days that will shape the path to the knockout rounds.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
