Santos increased the score when Bragantino was better in the game. Massa Bruta dominated possession and dangerous moves when they saw Peixe be deadly in one of their few attacks in the final stretch of the first half, again in a crossing play in the area, which ended in a shot by Guilherme.
Even without participating in the goals, Giuliano was an important player for Santos during the first half. Returning from injury, the number 10 moved, called the game and attracted the marking to give his teammates space.
Pedro Caixinha changed Bragantino at half-time and made the team more offensive. The Portuguese coach gave up a midfielder (Matheus Fernandes) and added another striker (Thiago Borbas). The result was almost immediate. Once again using shots from outside the area, Massa Bruta got on the scoreboard, but with Eduardo Sasha, who was already on the field.
The game became tense and studied after Bragantino’s goal, but euphoria once again took over the Neo Química Arena after another move by Santos. Finding it difficult to play, Peixe took advantage of a ball steal in the attacking field to score the third and relieve the crowd.
Santos lowered its lines in the final minutes and armed itself for the counterattack. With Bragantino launching an attack, but making mistakes, Peixe had some opportunities, but didn’t take advantage. Hayner was sent off after a tough tackle and hampered the home team’s attacks.
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