And why is this game significant?  It was the final match for Botafogo legend and godfather of the attacking full back, Nilton Santos.

A one club man, Nilton Reis dos Santos clocked up 723 first team appearances for Estrela Solitária scoring eleven goals but setting up a whole lot more.  Twice a world cup winner with Brazil, Santos is 87 today.

We normally suggest turning your speakers down for YouTube footage, but crank them up this time, this is going to make your day...

 

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