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Botafogo Beats Flamengo for First Time in Over Two Years

By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After two heated battles in the Copa do Brasil semi-finals, two of Rio's big four, Flamengo and Botafogo, once again went head-to-head on Sunday, September 10th in round 23 of the Campeonato Brasileiro (Brasileirão), Série A, at Nilton Santos Stadium (Engenhão).

After having come up short against the Rubro-Negra in seven consecutive meetings, Botafogo finally came out on top with Roger's brace giving the Fogão the 2-0 win.

Sunday's game already marked the sixth between the two . . .

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