Doha, Qatar: Mexico’s Pachuca and Brazil’s Botafogo are set to face-off in the much-anticipated Derby of the Americas showdown at Doha's Stadium 974, signaling the kick off of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024.
Both teams will be fighting for a ticket to FIFA Challenger Cup, where the winner will face reigning Egyptian and African champions Al Ahly on December 14.
Coach Guillermo Almada's Pachuca secured their spot by winning the Concacaf Champions Cup 2024. Almada described participating in the Intercontinental Cup as a “unique opportunity.”
For Botafogo and coach Artur Jorge, their Cinderella story culminated with them earning their maiden Copa Libertadores title with a 3-1 triumph over fellow Brazilians Atletico Mineiro Intercontinental Cup before clinching the Campeonato Brasileiro title on Sunday – their first league triumph in 29 years.
All eyes will be on this intense matchup with both teams looking for a chance to draw closer to intercontinental glory.
Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the venue!
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90' + 3' FULL TIME! Pachuca win the Derby of the Americas by three goals to nothing
Pachuca's Moroccan midfielder #11 Oussama Idrissi celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup football match between Brazil's Botafogo and Mexico's Pachuca at Stadium 974 in Doha on December 11, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
88' Cuiabano crosses for Botafogo but Pachuca's goalkeeper Carlos Moreno tips it over for a corner kick before any danger was made.
WATCH: Pachuca get the third
هدف |
— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) December 11, 2024
باتشوكا المكسيكي يتقدم 3-0 على بوتافوغو البرازيلي في الدقيقة 80 على كأس الأمريكيتين#كأس_القارات_للأندية #قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شوف pic.twitter.com/cDSTzG5IYf
80' PACHUCA TRIPLE
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 11, 2024
⏱️80’
Botafogo 0-3 Pachuca
A lethal counter from Pachuca, with the final pass from Idrissi met by an off-balance shot from Salomon Rondon struck beautifully to deliver his team the third.
LIVE MATCH⚽: https://t.co/VPkPp1M0Zr#Doha #Qatar #FIFAIntercontinentalCup
WATCH: Pachuca edging closer to victory with a second goal
هدف |
— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) December 11, 2024
باتشوكا المكسيكي يقترب أكثر ويحرز الهدف الثاني في مرمى بوتافوغو البرازيلي في الدقيقة 66 #كأس_القارات_للأندية #قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شوف pic.twitter.com/8roZuG9i1k
66' GOAL! PACHUCA SCORE THE SECOND!
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 11, 2024
⏱️66'
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Botafogo 0-2 Pachuca
Callous giveaway by Botafogo gives Pachuca the ball at the edge of the penalty area, allowing substitute Nelson Deossa to double the Mexican side’s lead.#Doha #Qatar #FIFAIntercontinentalCup
LIVE MATCH⚽:…
WATCH: Oussama Idrissi gives the Mexican side the lead!
هدف |
— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) December 11, 2024
المغربي أسامة إدريسي يضع فريقه #باتشوكا المكسيكي في المقدمة باحراز الهدف الأول في مرمى بوتافوغو البرازيلي#كأس_القارات_للأندية #قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شوف pic.twitter.com/0q1UsFiMHN
50' GOAL PACHUCA
⏱️GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 11, 2024
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Botafogo 0-1 Pachuca
WHAT A GOAL! A splendid series of passes finds Oussama Idrissi in the area, whose impeccable footwork drops two defenders to the ground before firing it home from point-blank!#Qatar #Doha #FIFAIntercontinentalCup…
HALFTIME
⏱️ 45' + 3'
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 11, 2024
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Botafogo 0-0 Pachuca
First half ends in a goalless draw and a high-energy performance from both sides, who are desperately seeking the opener.
LIVE MATCH⚽⚽: https://t.co/VPkPp1M0Zr#FIFAIntercontinentalCup #Doha #Qatar pic.twitter.com/xBKoNDHhxl
40' Both teams dring to break through the other's compact defensive lines, and have been successful at occasions, but are struggling to make the final product.
35' Botafogo's Luiz Henrique glides down the wing and his cross finds Matteo Ponte in the area, but he miskicks the ball and it goes out for a goal kick for Pachuca
30' Fifteen minutes left of regulation time and nothing to separate the sides so far.
27' Botafogo win a foul in a promising area after a tackle on Luiz Henrique.
20' Lovely counter from Pachuca and the but the final shot from Bryan Gonzalez needed a bit more power as it was comfortably dealt with by the Botafogo keeper.
10' Botafogo's Luiz Henrique falls down in the penalty box but the referee says clean tacke, play on.
7' Pachuca's Elias Montiel ties to go for goal but shot slightly drifts away from the post. Both teams still pressing with no reservations about going forward so far.
4' Both teams coming into the game fired up. This looks like a very promising half of football.
3' Corner Botafogo
1' Kick off
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Botafogo official lineup
GLORIOSO ESCALADO! ????????????
— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) December 11, 2024
O Botafogo está definido para enfrentar o Pachuca, às 14h, no Stadium 974, pelo Derby das Américas. PRA CIMA! ⭐⚽ #VamosBOTAFOGO pic.twitter.com/RVHNZmNo7c
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Pachuca official lineup
⚔️ | 11 inician, el resto a disposición de entrar a hacer historia:
— Club Pachuca (@Tuzos) December 11, 2024
¡ESTE ES EL #XITUZO CON EL QUE HOY DISPUTAREMOS EL DERBI DE LAS AMÉRICAS! ????️#PachucaParaElMundo???????? | #BotafogoPachuca pic.twitter.com/4vFQXbR3fo
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Botafogo fans cheer on players before kick off at Stadium 974
O Glorioso rumo ao Stadium 974! BORA! ????????️ #VamosBOTAFOGO pic.twitter.com/oCJQ2Bi5FX
— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) December 11, 2024
