Vitória beat Botafogo 1-0 in the Brasileiro Série A. Matheusinho's 27th-minute goal was enough to settle a tight contest at home.
Vitória took the lead midway through the first half when Matheusinho found the net. Botafogo pushed for an equaliser but could not break through, with Vitória's goalkeeper making three saves.
Vitória had more shots (22 to 17) and a higher expected goals figure (2.15 to 1.13), though Botafogo edged possession with 54%. The hosts missed two big chances, but their single goal proved decisive.
