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📹 Late controversy as Inter shut down Neymar and beat Santos away
At Vila Belmiro, Internacional beat Santos 2-1, on Wednesday (23), in the 16th round of the 2025 Brasileirão.
Colorado was superior to Peixe throughout the match.
In fact, just nine minutes in, Alan Patrick made a beautiful assist behind the Santos defense for Carbonero, who took Brazão out of the play with a touch and finished into the empty goal.
Santos' best chance came when Deivid Washington (42') received a pass from Neymar, spun around the marking, and shot from the edge of the area. The ball hit the post.
In the second half, Alan Patrick made an individual play on the left and tried to cross into the area. But the ball hit the defender's hand. Borré (30') took the penalty with category and extended Inter's lead.
In stoppage time, Neymar shot, the ball deflected off the marking, and Barreal scored to reduce the deficit.
In the last minute, Neymar shot, Rochet couldn't defend, the ball hit the post, and ran along the line. The Santos players asked for a goal, but the referee signaled to continue.🚦 How it stands
With their third consecutive win, Internacional reached 20 points and rose to tenth place. Meanwhile, Santos remained with 14 points and in the Z-4 (17th place).
Santos returns to the field next Saturday (26), when they visit Sport, at Ilha do Retiro, while Colorado hosts Vasco, at Beira-Rio, on Sunday (27).
Featured photo: Ricardo Duarte/Flickr SC Internacional
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