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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

Football: Vasco move into fourth with 3-2 win over Botafogo

RIO DE JANEIRO: Vasco da Gama moved into fourth place in Brazil's Serie A on Sunday (Sep 13) 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.

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.