Bizarre goal conceded by Racing takes Botafogo to the round of 16 of the South American Championship

Botafogo is the first Brazilian team guaranteed to reach the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. The place came even without Glorioso taking the field, and thanks to a bizarre goal in Racing 2 x 2 Caracas.

The draw in Avellaneda marked the direct place for the Rio team and the early elimination of the traditional Argentine team. Furthermore, it prevented Caracas from overcoming Botafogo in the group E table.

In the play that defined the score, the ball bounced at least four times off the crossbar of Racing goalkeeper Tagliamonte, who was unable to clear it. When she returned to the ground, she stayed with Gudiño, who just pushed it into the net. See the bid:

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The play of the match was @Caracas_FC's goal at the end of the game!#CocaColaxSudamericana #CocaCola @CocaCola_Br pic.twitter.com/DWt4nyDEXB

- CONMEBOL Sudamericana (@SudamericanaBR) May 22, 2026

To make Racing's situation worse, minutes later, center forward Maravilla Martínez, the team's top scorer in previous years, wasted this clear chance:

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With one round to spare, Botafogo leads the group with 13 points, four more than second-placed Caracas. Racing has 5 points and can no longer surpass either of the two, while Independiente Petrolero did not score.

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Source: CNN