Botafogo win second straight with 2-1 victory over Athletico


Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Athletico Paranaense - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 11, 2019 Botafogo's Diego Souza scores their second goal REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Botafogo came from behind to beat Athletico Paranaense 2-1 and move up to seventh place in Serie A on Sunday after another VAR-influenced match in Brazil's top flight.

Thonny Anderson gave Athletico the lead after 16 minutes when he side-footed home from a tight angle between the keeper and the post.

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