📽 With Neymar's Goal and 'Scare', Santos Advances to Paulistão Semifinals
Santos defeated RB Bragantino 2-0 on Sunday (2), at Vila Belmiro, in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Paulistão.
The Peixe opened the scoring early in the game when Neymar (8') took a tight free-kick from the left side of the penalty area, with a deflection on the way that left goalkeeper Cleiton with no chance of defense.
O GOL DE FALTA DO PRÍNCIPE NEYMAR! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/rUVVOSbelh
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 3, 2025
+ 👑 Neymar scores another goal, does a little dance, and the web rejoices: 'Brazil celebrates'
However, overall, the first half was not dominated by either team.
Both attacks created chances, but their own players made many errors in finishing.
After the break, defender Pedro Henrique (6') headed the ball against the post, scaring the Santos fans at Vila Belmiro.
However, shortly after, Neymar took a tight corner, goalkeeper Cleiton tried to punch it away, but the ball landed at Guilherme's feet, who ended up assisting João Schmidt (10'), who turned on the marking in the area and extended the lead.
Comemora, nação santista! É o Peixão ampliando o placar! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/SIsjuMOOwI
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 3, 2025
After forcing Cleiton to make another save, Neymar (30') held his left hamstring, stayed on the field, and was substituted by Gabriel Veron.
The "scare" stirred fans on social media.
Eu pensei... Você pensou... 👀O Neymar recebeu uma massagem após deixar o campo mancando. Que não seja nada grave! 🙏 #Paulistão2025 pic.twitter.com/MbFcBmE1K0
— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) March 3, 2025
Neymar saiu sentindo um pouco, mas graças a Deus saiu andandoAparentemente nada demais pic.twitter.com/k5GscWIR4e
— Noite de Copa (@Noitedecopa) March 3, 2025
NEYMAR LESIONADO?OS DOUTORES CONFIRMARAM RETORNO APÓS QUARTA-FEIRA https://t.co/Y7MFYFxxl7 pic.twitter.com/GWhreElOrC
— Goleada da Zoeira (@goleadadazoeira) March 3, 2025
Pepe, a historical idol of Santos, was honored at Vila Belmiro for his 90th birthday.
Canhão da Vila, #ÍdoloEterno, artilheiro e muito querido pela nação santista. A homenagem pro nosso maior artilheiro humano durante o intervalo.Te amamos, Seu Pepe! 🤍9️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/UemyGBWJEo
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 3, 2025
Canhão da Vila. LITERALMENTE! 💣 pic.twitter.com/aewTcwGa06
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 3, 2025With the victory, Santos secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Paulistão.
The Peixe will face Corinthians or Palmeiras in the next stage of the tournament.
The decision will depend on São Paulo's game on Monday (3).
If the Tricolor from Morumbi beats Novorizontino, Santos will face Corinthians. If São Paulo is eliminated, the Peixe will take on Palmeiras.
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