Santos’ start in Series B of the Brasileirão is perfect. In two games, there are two wins, four goals scored and none conceded. More relevant than the statistics is the team’s attitude, which appears to be solid, organized and increasingly competitive in a vital year for the Vila Belmiro club.
Avaí 0 x 2 Santos | Best moments | 2nd round | Brazilian Championship Series B 2024
Last Friday night, Peixe took no notice of Avaí and won with a bang. After a balanced first half, coach Fábio Carille’s team returned to the field with a more aggressive stance and it didn’t take long to dominate the opponent and score two goals, with the boy JP Chermont and then with the experienced Julio Furch.
It has been clear, since the start of the season, that Santos will not present eye-catching football to their fans. The current squad does not have the offensive DNA so acclaimed by Peixe fans, but it has two equally important qualities: competitiveness and non-negotiable commitment.
It was like that in the main games of the Campeonato Paulista, especially in the classics, and it will be like that throughout Series B. Against Avaí, Santos didn’t let the home team grow and, when they had the opportunity, they killed the game, opening up an advantage of two goals.
Check out Fábio Carille’s press conference after Avaí x Santos
It’s true that Morelos and Patati missed incredible goals in the final stage, but nothing that would compromise the collective result.
Appointed as favorites before the start of the competition due to factors such as history, tradition and investment, Santos demonstrates that they can also be considered candidates for the title due to the level of football presented. If Peixe maintains the level and intensity presented so far, access to the elite will hardly escape.
Santos players are late and miss entry to the field against Avaí
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