# Botafogo women's football relegation struggle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/botafogo-womens-football-relegation-struggle
> Updated: 2026-08-10T21:53:03.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

The Botafogo women’s team has faced significant struggles in the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino Série A1, remaining in last place following consecutive losses.

In July, Botafogo suffered a 2-0 defeat against Vitória in a match that had been postponed multiple times due to illness within the Botafogo delegation. This loss left the team at the bottom of the standings with five points.

By August, Botafogo continued its losing streak, falling 2-1 to Fluminense in a Rio de Janeiro derby at Estádio Nilton Santos. Fluminense opened the scoring after 58 seconds via Patrícia Sochor. Although Yasmin Cosmann equalized for Botafogo in the 21st minute with a header, Raquel Fernandes secured the win for Fluminense in the 32nd minute of the second half. 

This ninth consecutive defeat maintained Botafogo’s position in 18th place with only five points. With two rounds remaining in the first phase, the team faces a critical risk of relegation to Série A2.

## Claims

- Fluminense defeated Botafogo 2-1 in the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Patrícia Sochor scored the first goal for Fluminense at 58 seconds into the match. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Yasmin Cosmann scored a header for Botafogo in the 21st minute. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Raquel Fernandes scored the winning goal for Fluminense in the 32nd minute of the second half. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Botafogo remains in last place (18th) with five points after nine consecutive losses. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Fluminense moved to 10th place with 22 points, two points behind 8th-place Cruzeiro. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The two worst-performing teams at the end of the first phase will be relegated to Série A2. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match was postponed from the previous Friday due to high wind warnings in Rio de Janeiro. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Fluminense defeats Botafogo 2-1 in women's Brasileirão derby

Fluminense beat Botafogo 2-1 in the women's Brasileirão, moving closer to the quarterfinals while Botafogo remains in last place facing potential relegation.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fluminense-defeats-botafogo-2-1-in-brazilian-womens-league

### 2026-07-17: Vitória beats Botafogo to escape relegation in Brazilian Women's League

Vitória beat Botafogo 2‑0 at Salvador’s Barradão, moving out of relegation in the Brazilian Women's League; the match followed multiple postponements due to a botulism outbreak in Botafogo’s squad.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vasco-da-gama-defeated-10-by-vitria-in-pedro-emanuels-debut

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