Santos faced a tough challenge against Internacional in the 7th round of the Brasileirao, ending with a score of 1-2 in favor of the visitors. Neymar managed to score for Santos from the penalty spot in the 55th minute, giving the home crowd a glimmer of hope. However, Internacional struck back with goals from Johan Carbonero (49’) and an own goal from Zé Ivaldo (0’).
Johan Carbonero proved to be the hero for Internacional. Just after the second half started, he cut through the left flank and sent a precise shot into the right corner of the net, leaving Santos’ goalkeeper Gabriel Nascimento Rezende Brazão with no chance to make a save.
Carbonero was undoubtedly the standout player on the field, not only scoring one goal but also attempting two shots on target. Santos’ goalkeeper, Gabriel Brazão, also had a commendable performance by stopping four shots, which kept his team in contention for much of the game.
Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda set the Santos team in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Gabriel Brazão in goal; defenders Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, and Gonzalo Escobar; a midfield comprising Rony, Christian Oliva, Willian Arão, and Álvaro Barreal; alongside forwards Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa.
On the other hand, Paulo Pezzolano arranged Internacional in a similar 4-4-2 setup, with Sergio Rochet in goal; a defensive line of Bruno Gomes, Félix Torres, Victor Gabriel, and Matheus Bahia; a midfield featuring Vitinho, Alan Rodríguez, Rodrigo Villagra, and Bruno Henrique; and strikers Rafael Santos Borré and Alerrandro.
Davi Lacerda officiated the exciting match, held at the Vila Belmiro stadium.
Looking ahead, Santos will travel to face Cruzeiro in their next fixture, while Internacional is set to receive Chapecoense.
With this result, Santos now has 6 points in the tournament, placing them 16th, while Internacional gains momentum with 5 points, sitting in 17th position.
Substitutions for Santos
45’ 2T – Rony out, Moisés in
57’ 2T – Gonzalo Escobar out, Benjamín Rollheiser in
58’ 2T – Willian Arão out, Gabriel Menino in
88’ 2T – Neymar out, Thaciano in
Yellow Cards for Santos:
13’ 1T Gonzalo Escobar (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 11’ 2T Neymar (Leaving the field without the referee’s permission), 27’ 2T Zé Ivaldo (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 48’ 2T Igor Vinícius (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Internacional
69’ 2T – Alerrandro out, Braian Aguirre in; Alan Rodríguez out, Thiago Maia in
77’ 2T – Bruno Henrique out, Bruno Tabata in; Rodrigo Villagra out, Ronaldo in
86’ 2T – Rafael Santos Borré out, Johan Carbonero in
Yellow Cards for Internacional:
3’ 2T Félix Torres (Delay of game), 9’ 2T Vitinho (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 51’ 2T Johan Carbonero (Removing his shirt)