Neymar shines as Santos thrash Velo Clube, reach Paulistão quarters | OneFootball

Santos is qualified for the quarter-finals of the Paulistão 2026! This Sunday, the Peixe thrashed Velo Clube 6-0 at Vila Belmiro in the last round of the State Championship's first phase. Additionally, the match marked Neymar's debut in 2026. The number 10 started the match on the bench and came on at halftime.

After a combination of results, the Alvinegro Praiano advanced to the quarter-finals in eighth position with 12 points and will face Novorizontino next weekend in a single match, with the opposition having home advantage.

This Sunday, the Santos thrashing was built in the first half. Gabigol, Moisés, and Thaciano scored in the first 45 minutes, while Gabriel Menino, Gabigol (again), and Rollheiser increased the lead in the second half. Velo Clube also had midfielder Luiz Otavio sent off.

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Upcoming Matches

Santos' next commitment is scheduled for February 26 (Thursday), when they host Vasco at Vila Belmiro at 7 PM (Brasília time) for the Brasileirão. However, the Peixe is expected to play this weekend against Novorizontino in the Paulistão quarter-finals.

The Paulista Football Federation will still announce the dates and times for the next phase of the State Championship.

Neymar – (Photo: Jota Erre / Agif / Gazeta Press)

📋 Technical Sheet

⚪ SANTOS 6 x 0 VELO CLUBE 🔴

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Paulista (8th round) 🏟️ Venue: Vila Belmiro Stadium, in Santos-SP 📅 Date: February 15, 2025 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Rodrigo, Thomas Luciano, and Islan (Velo Clube) 🟥 Red Cards: Luiz Otavio (Velo Clube)

Goals

⚽ Gabigol, at 6 minutes of the 1st half (Santos) ⚽ Moisés, at 18 minutes of the 1st half (Santos) ⚽ Thaciano, at 23 minutes of the 1st half (Santos) ⚽ Gabriel Menino, at 24 minutes of the 2nd half (Santos) ⚽ Gabigol, at 36 minutes of the 2nd half (Santos) ⚽ Rollheiser, at 38 minutes of the 2nd half (Santos)

Lineups

⚪Santos

Gabriel Brazão; Mayke, Luan Peres, Zé Ivaldo, and Vini Lira; Willian Arão (Gabriel Menino), Bontempo, and Barreal (Neymar); Thaciano (Miguelito), Moisés (Rony), and Gabigol (Rollheiser). Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda

🔴Velo Clube

Marcelo Carné; Gabriel Mancha, Marcelo (Daniel Amorim), and Betão; Luiz Otavio, Rodrigo (Adriano), Caique (Zé Mario), and Thomas Luciano; Mateus Norton (Karl), Rodrigo Alves, and Jhoninha (Islan). Coach: Pilhado

The Goals of the Match

Santos opened the scoring just six minutes into the game. From a corner kick by Barreal, Thaciano flicked it on at the near post, and Gabigol, unmarked, finished into the net at Vila Belmiro.

Then, at 18 minutes, Santos extended their lead. In a great cross from Gabigol, Moisés scored a beautiful header to make it 2-0 for the Peixe. It was the striker's first goal wearing the Alvinegro Praiano jersey.

Five minutes later, it was Thaciano's turn to score. Bontempo crossed into the area, and the number 16 appeared unmarked to head in and make it 3-0 for Santos.

In the second half, Gabriel Menino hit an incredible shot from outside the area, placing the ball in the top right corner of goalkeeper Marcelo Carné, who could do nothing. In the final stretch, Gabigol and Rollheiser scored the fifth and sixth goals, respectively.

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