Botafogo's Surprise Upset: Toppling PSG at Club World Cup
Brazil's Botafogo delivered a shocking 1-0 victory over European giants Paris St Germain at the Club World Cup. Despite PSG's dominant possession, Botafogo's resilient defense and a pivotal goal from Igor Jesus clinched the win in their first-ever competitive match against each other.
In a surprising twist at the Club World Cup, Brazil's Botafogo defeated the illustrious Paris St Germain 1-0, creating a stir in Group B. The match, held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, saw PSG dominate possession but fail to break through Botafogo's staunch defense.
The game's decisive moment came in the 36th minute when a turnover near midfield gave Botafogo's Igor Jesus the chance to strike. His deflected shot left PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma helpless as the ball soared into the net, marking a memorable moment for the Brazilian team.
Despite PSG's continuous aggression in the second half, Botafogo maintained their lead. PSG, with 19 goals in their last five matches, had a goal disallowed for offside in the 79th minute, sealing Botafogo's unexpected victory.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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