O DIA QUE BOTAFOGO SUPEROU O ADVERSÁRIO, ARBITRAGEM E A GLOBO! #botafogo #flamengo #bfr

The 2010 Taça Rio final went down in the history of Rio de Janeiro football. After three consecutive years of seeing Flamengo win the Campeonato Carioca, Botafogo arrived at the Maracanã determined to change the script. Under the command of Joel Santana and buoyed by a memorable campaign, Glorioso beat their rival 2-1 and won not only the Taça Rio, but also the state title directly, since they had lifted the Taça Guanabara weeks before. The final had all the ingredients of an unforgettable classic: a packed stadium, intense rivalry, emotion, and three penalties awarded. Herrera opened the scoring for Botafogo, Vagner Love equalized for Flamengo, but in the final stage Sebastián "El Loco" Abreu starred in the play that would be forever etched in the Botafogo memory. With enormous personality, the Uruguayan took a penalty with a Panenka-style chip shot in front of goalkeeper Bruno and scored the title-winning goal. The game still had another dramatic chapter when Adriano had the chance to tie the game for Flamengo with another penalty kick. However, goalkeeper Jefferson made a decisive save, securing the victory for the black and white team. The result ended a series of runner-up finishes for their rivals and consecrated one of the most remarkable teams in Botafogo's recent history, made up of names like Jefferson, Leandro Guerreiro, Herrera, and Loco Abreu. Relive in this video the best moments of the great final on April 18, 2010, a day that will forever be etched in the history of Glorioso and in the memory of the fans who saw Botafogo return to the top of Rio de Janeiro football. 🏆⚫⚪ #glorioso #bfr #botafogotv #botafogo #noticiasdobotafogo #fogão #omaistradicional #noticiasdofogão #locoabreu #estrelasolitaria