Santos beat Iguatu last Thursday night, the 9th, and got a place in the next phase of the Copa do Brasil; check how was the match
O saints secured your place in Brazil’s Cup and even gave an answer after the embarrassment of the last round of the first phase of Paulistão. On Thursday night, the 9th, in Vila Belmiro, and without fans, Peixe had a little more peace of mind to beat Iguatu 3-0 and continue with the dream of winning the title of one of the most charming tournaments in the country . In addition, the alvinegra team still guaranteed about 2.1 million reais to its coffers.
The match between Santos and Iguatu was somewhat melancholy. This is because the match was not attended by fans, who were unable to follow the game in loco due to the invasion of the lawn in the elimination to Corinthians in 2022, and due to the bad phase that the team is going through. Without having too many difficulties and not needing to make a great effort, Peixe beat the Cearenses with ease and with the right to goals from Marcos Leonardo (2x) and Lucas Barbosa.
Santos started to build all their victory in the first half. Iguatu tried to defend itself and look for some quick plays, but it wasn’t enough. Meanwhile, the alvinegros had space to work the ball, think about the move and leave their attackers in excellent condition to finish. Thus, Felipe Jonatan took advantage of Peixe’s good moment in the match and crossed a precise ball to Lucas Barbosa, who made it 1-0 in the 17th minute.
Still in the first half, Santos would make it 2 to 0 and with great ease. Lucas Lima, who reached his fourth assist in six games of the season, crossed for Marcos Leonardo and the striker did not give the Iguatu goalkeeper any chance. Peixe still had several chances, some very clear, but which were not taken advantage of. The number 9 would score yet another great goal in the final stage and close the score at 3-0.
A response to the elimination in Paulistão…
Santos’ victory was important to give an answer in relation to the elimination and the embarrassment that happened during the last round of Paulistão. On Sunday, the 5th, the team faced Ituano, at the Novelli Jr stadium, and lost by 3 to 0. If it had only drawn, Peixe would have advanced to the quarterfinals of the state. The team will now have a month to prepare for the Brasileirão, which will start in April.
Source: sportbuzz
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