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Santos and Vasco played the only match of the fourth round of the Brasileirão on Thursday night (26), bringing together the two bottom teams in the table at the time.
Neymar took center stage.
There was a celebration for Vini Jr., a scuffle with an adversary, insults, and two goals from the number 10 in a World Cup year.
He secured Peixe's 2-1 win over Cruz-Maltino at Vila Belmiro in heavy rain.
A result that gave Santos some breathing room.
And sank the Carioca team, which is still searching for a new coach.
See the updated BR table below.
EMOTION from the start
The first big chance was for Vasco, with Nuno Moreira. But Brazão said "no."
Santos didn't take long to respond, reinforcing that the match would indeed be open.
Until then unable to stand out, Neymar made his mark at the 25th minute.
He received the ball from Moisés and shot with the inside of his foot, giving Jardim no chance.
Goal number 151 for Santos. Entering the Top 10 of the club's all-time top scorers.
The celebration began with requests for silence directed at the Vasco fans present at Vila.
And then, a dance at the corner flag, reminiscent of Vini Jr., who was the target of racism against Benfica in the Champions League.
A commotion broke out before the game resumed due to Neymar's celebration.
He argued with Thiago Mendes and pretended to have been headbutted.
Both ended up getting yellow cards.
They were rivals in France, with the then Lille midfielder injuring Neymar while he was at PSG.
On the way to halftime, Neymar was asked about the incident with Thiago Mendes and didn't hold back.
"It's always him. He always wants to start trouble, always wants to act tough, it's always like that. With all due respect, he's an idiot. He already broke me once at PSG and promised to do it again today. So let's see if he's man enough to break me again."
Vasco continued to be very dangerous down the left.
A Santos mistake led to Gómez setting up Barros, who finished with freedom (43').
Securing the equalizer before halftime.
More Neymar vs. Thiago Mendes and another goal from 🔟
Their rematch didn't take long to happen in the second half.
But Neymar was unsuccessful in getting Thiago Mendes sent off.
The duel continued with pure "trading blows." And mistakes on both sides.
After another Vasco error, Santos regained the lead.
After a long ball to Neymar, Paulo Henrique "set it up" for the opponent as he went up with Saldivia.
And Peixe's number 10 thanked him, finishing with style (16').
Both coaches worked hard.
There was plenty of effort. But not enough stamina.
And Santos celebrated.
UPDATED Table* 📊
*The matches Flamengo x Mirassol, Botafogo x Vitória, and Bahia x Chapecoense did not take place due to the participation of Fla, Bota, and Bahia in Conmebol tournaments.
📅 5th Round Matches
3/10 - Tuesday
9:30 pm - Mirassol vs. Santos - Maião
3/11 - Wednesday
7:00 pm - Atlético vs. Internacional - Arena MRV
7:00 pm - Athletico vs. Botafogo - Arena da Baixada
8:00 pm - Bahia vs. Vitória - Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova
9:30 pm - Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro - Maracanã
9:30 pm - Corinthians vs. Coritiba - Neo Química Arena
3/12 - Thursday
7:00 pm - Remo vs. Fluminense - Mangueirão
7:30 pm - Vasco vs. Palmeiras - São Januário
8:00 pm - São Paulo vs. Chapecoense - MorumBIS
9:30 pm - Grêmio vs. Red Bull Bragantino - Arena do Grêmio
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