Athletico in title race? Top scorer sinks Santos, back in bottom 4
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Santos secured important qualifications in the Copa Sudamericana and Copa do Brasil.
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But they still haven’t managed the expected turnaround in the Brasileirão.
Without Neymar, who was serving a suspension, Peixe were beaten 2-0 by Athletico right at Vila Belmiro this Sunday (9).
And they are back in the bottom four.
Once again the Brasileirão’s outright top scorer, Viveros made all the difference for Furacão, who were coming off elimination in the Copa do Brasil.
Furacão had never beaten Peixe at Vila in Brasileirão clashes.
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Viveros started Sunday level with Pedro on 12 goals, with Pedro in action for Flamengo.
He opened the scoring just 14 minutes in. Pinball in the box, and the Colombian found the net.
The second for the red-and-black No. 9 came in the 26th minute.
Counterattack and a pass from João Cruz for Viveros to burst forward and then celebrate.
He now has 14 goals in the Brasileirão.
Santos’ greater possession was not productive.
Pressure and... CAP victory
Santos really did try after the break.
Cuca kept adding more firepower up front, making Peixe more attacking.
But the possession, which at one point reached 70%, was ineffective.
Viveros continued to be a torment. Benavídez even scored before the goal was ruled out.
Furacão even “lived dangerously” by inviting their rivals into their own half, but withstood Alvinegro’s attempts and responded in style after bowing out of the Copa do Brasil.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Santos remain on 22 points. And their drop to 17th place was confirmed.
They are the team that opens the relegation zone.
They now turn their focus to the Copa Sudamericana.
They will face Ecuador’s Macará next Thursday (13).
It will be the first leg of the round of 16.
As for Furacão, they moved up to 40 points. And are right on Flamengo’s heels, with Flamengo winning.
They will only play again on Saturday (15), when they host Red Bull Bragantino.
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