Botafogo pull off Club World Cup’s biggest shock win so far

FootballSports
20 Jun 2025 • 6:48 PM MYT
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  • Brazil's Botafogo secured a surprising 1-0 victory over European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Club World Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
  • Despite PSG dominating possession, Botafogo's resolute defense held firm, marking the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.
  • The decisive goal came in the 36th minute when Igor Jesus scored for Botafogo, with his shot deflecting off PSG's Willian Pacho.
  • This shock win ended PSG's impressive streak of scoring in 19 consecutive games, making Botafogo the first team to prevent them from scoring since March.
  • The victory significantly boosts Botafogo's chances of advancing in the tournament, while PSG will look to recover in their next match.

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