In a fiercely contested and physical encounter, both teams battled hard from the first whistle, with Palmeiras dominating possession early on but Botafogo gradually growing into the game. Despite several chances on both sides, it took until extra time for the decisive breakthrough.
The match was marked by intense pressure, with Palmeiras launching relentless attacks led by Vitor Roque and Estevao, while Botafogo's defence stood firm for long periods. Key moments included a superb save by Botafogo's keeper from Estevao's strike and a disallowed goal for offside, adding to the tension. The turning point came when Paulinho found the net in extra time, putting Palmeiras ahead and inching them closer to the quarter-finals.
Even with Gomez's dismissal leaving Palmeiras down to ten, Botafogo pressed valiantly in the closing stages in search of an equaliser to force penalties. However, Palmeiras' resolute defence held firm, ensuring their progression to the next round.