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Champions League Winners PSG Shocked by Botafogo Upset.
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Botafogo’s Defensive Masterclass Keeps PSG Scoreless.
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Jesus’s Solo Strike Sparks Unforgettable Victory.
South American champions Botafogo stunned Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in their second group game at the Club World Cup.
Igor Jesus found the net in the 36th minute, and Botafogo held on before a crowd of 53,000 in Pasadena, California.
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PSG had gone unbeaten since early May and hadn’t let in a goal across five matches, including their Champions League win.
However, Botafogo became the first team to keep PSG off the scoresheet since March, ending a 19-game run.
Therefore, coach Luis Enrique admitted his side struggled against “one of the toughest defensive units in the tournament.”
Jesus, who looks set to join Nottingham Forest next season, took down a long ball from Jefferson Savarino, left two defenders behind and curled the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Furthermore, he then leaped over the barrier to join his ecstatic Brazilian fans in celebrating.
PSG had 16 attempts and possession of the ball, but they only had two shots on goal.
Meanwhile, Botafogo’s precision in front of goal was demonstrated by the four saves they forced from Donnarumma.
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Moreso, with four Brazilian sides still unbeaten in this 32-team event, Renato Paiva praised his country’s depth and unity, saying:
“Our players and coaches reflect Brazil’s unique football culture.”
Botafogo now takes on Atlético Madrid on Monday, while PSG travels to Seattle to go toe-to-toe with the Sounders—both looking to bounce back.
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