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Vasco move into fourth with 3-2 win over Botafogo

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 13, 2020 Vasco da Gama's Ygor Catatau celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Vasco da Gama moved into fourth place in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday with a 3-2 win over city rivals Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro.

Ribamar put Vasco ahead after 35 minutes but although Matheus equalized for the home side five minutes into the second half, a quick double from German Cano and Ygor in the 71st and 73rd minutes respectively put Vasco 3-1 ahead and in the driving seat.

Matheus pulled a goal back for Botafogo six minutes from the final whistle but Vasco held on to take all three points.

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 13, 2020 Vasco da Gama's German Cano celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

The result means Vasco climb into fourth place with 17 points from nine games, three points behind leaders Internacional, who have played a game more.

Botafogo, who have now gone five games without a win, are fourth from bottom of the league, with nine points.

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 13, 2020 Vasco da Gama's Leandro Castan in action with Botafogo's Luiz Otavio and Carlos Enrique Rentería REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 13, 2020 Vasco da Gama's Ygor Catatau celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Vasco da Gama - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 13, 2020 Botafogo's Kanu in action with Vasco da Gama's Ribamar REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
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