Vila Nova claimed a comfortable 2-0 home win over Botafogo SP in the Brazilian Serie B on April 21, 2025. The victory at the Estádio OBA was built on a dominant first-half performance that effectively decided the contest. Vila Nova opened the scoring early with a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble. They doubled their lead before the halftime whistle with a superb strike from outside the box that left the Botafogo goalkeeper with no chance. The second half saw Botafogo SP offer more resistance but fail to create any major scoring opportunities, allowing Vila Nova to see out the match and secure a clean sheet, a vital result for their early-season form.