This Wednesday, the 26th, Santos received Botafogo-SP, for the third phase of the Copa do Brasil, and won the second match, by the score of 1 to 0, and stamped the vacancy for the round of 16 of the competition
This Wednesday, the 26th, the saints received the Botafogo-SPin a match valid for the third phase of the Brazil’s Cup. After winning the first match in Ribeirão Preto, Peixão conquered the second victory against Pantera in Vila Belmiroby the score of 1 to 0. In this way, the club advanced to the round of 16 of the competition.
In the first minutes of the match, Santos started very active, putting pressure on Botafogo’s ball. However, this pressure did not last long and Pantera, even with an alternative lineup, took over the first leg. The team from Ribeirão Preto created the best chances, but stopped in the Santos defense.
On the other hand, Santos had a few opportunities, exploring quick attacks and set pieces. Therefore, at 26 minutes, Leonardo Marcos scared the opposing defense into a free kick that went wide. However, the first half ended with 11 submissions for Botafogo and only three for Peixão. Interval! 0 to 0.
On the way back to the second stage, Santos had the same impetus that they showed in the first minutes of the match. That way, Peixe finally took the scoreboard to zero, even without playing very well. At 5′, Messiah took advantage of a good corner kick and headed hard to the back of the net.
After the goal scored, Santos managed to hold the result well, leaving Botafogo in a more inoffensive position, without attacking as much as happened in the first stage. On the other hand, the team from Ribeiraõ Preto, which took an alternative lineup to Vila Belmiro, played with dignity until the end, but did not get the much dreamed classification. End of the game! 1 to 0.
Source: sportbuzz
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