Amazonas and Botafogo PB played out a 0:0 draw in Serie C's Regular Season round 17 on 15 August 2026. The result keeps Botafogo PB top of the table while Amazonas remain mid-table. To be fair, neither side had much to show for their efforts on the scoreboard.
Amazonas made three changes at half-time, bringing on Carlinhos, Dudu Hatamoto and Igor Maduro. The visitors also made three substitutions at the break. By then, the game had already seen two yellow cards — Igor Morais in the 22nd minute and Saimon in the 32nd. Ronaldo picked up a booking late on in the 83rd minute.
And here's the thing about the statistics — Botafogo PB had nine shots off target and two on target, while Amazonas managed four shots off target and none on target. Both teams held 50 per cent possession and won four corners each. The visitors were reduced to knocking on the door without finding a way in.
Botafogo PB sit top with 33 points from 19 games, seven ahead of Amazonas who have 26 points. The hosts are in 13th place after seven wins, five draws and seven losses. A draw doesn't move either side much, but it extends Botafogo PB's lead at the summit.
Amazonas came into this match on the back of a 3:0 win over Maringa and a 2:1 victory against Paysandu. Their recent form had been mixed, with three losses in five games before today. Botafogo PB were on a better run, having won three of their last four matches before drawing 2:2 with Santos Cruz on 8 August.
The point splits the difference between a home side looking to build momentum and visitors content to protect their position. Neither team bottled it, but neither could find the breakthrough. It was a match decided in the details rather than the drama.