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Nevertheless, the reality of the match was stark and troubling. The team's performance was described as lackluster, particularly against an opponent that struggled in its own league. Botafogo succumbed to a 3-0 defeat, leaving spectators to ponder over how a team perceived as strong could falter so drastically against a lesser-ranked foe. Asserting that the defeat was a "fiasco" was not merely sensational rhetoric; it echoed the sentiment of a club that had the tools yet failed to utilize them effectively.