Santos will rely entirely on their own efforts to maintain their status in Brazil’s Serie A.
Peixe defeated Juventus 3-0 in the 37th round at Alfredo Iaconi.
Thanks to Neymar for the three goals.
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No “sense of urgency”
Santos’ performance in the first half did not meet the fans’ expectations.
The Juventus team they faced controlled the game and even scored with Tagliari, but it was offside.
It took a while for Pecos to pose a real threat. And a great opportunity for Guillerme was wasted – to the dismay of those fans.
Neymar has decided 🔥
In the 9th minute of the second half, Guilherme “redeemed” Pex’s beautiful shot and scored perfectly for Neymar.
“Easy,” Santos quickened his pace. In the 20th minute, Neymar launched a fatal counterattack and expanded the lead.
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Wilton Pereira Sampaio was informed by VAR after Wojvoda missed a chance.
He confirmed Lautaro Diaz’s penalty kick.
Scored Neymar’s third goal (28′).
He has not scored three goals in a single game since PSG defeated Clermont 6-1 in Ligue 1 on April 9, 2022.
Santos maintained his superiority against a weak opponent. and celebrated a key result.
Points standings 📊
Pecos now have 44 points and will be on their own for the match against Cruzeiro in Villabermiro.
This will be one of the ten games in the 38th and final round of Brasilia on Sunday (7th).
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The current standings are as follows:
No. 14 – Santos – 44 points, 11 wins, -8 goal difference
No. 15 – Ceara – 43 points, 11 wins, -3 goal difference*
No. 16 – Fortaleza – 43 points, 11 wins, -13 goal difference
No. 17 – Victoria – 42 points, ten wins, -18 goal difference
No. 18 – International Team 41 points, ten wins, -15 goal difference**
*Visit Flamengo tonight starting at 9:30 **Currently losing 3-0 to SPFC.
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