Analysis: Santos do not shine, but win eases pressure on Cuca | OneFootball

Santos did not shine, but beat Remo 2-0 last Thursday at Vila Belmiro in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. Peixe’s performance, especially in attack, was poor, but the result brings huge relief for coach Cuca.

Santos took time to find their rhythm in the first half. The team had a lot of difficulty finding spaces in Remo’s defense and building attacking plays. The side moved the ball from one side to the other among the defenders and also faced a few scares from the Pará team’s counterattacks.

The first goal came near the end of the opening half, through Neymar’s brilliance. The star was not having a technically outstanding game, but he produced a beautiful left-footed through ball for Thaciano, who controlled it in the box and finished past goalkeeper Marcelo Rangel.

In the second half, Peixe delivered a more solid performance. Cuca’s team had less trouble creating chances and doubled the lead on a counterattack, once again with Neymar shining. The number 10 played a fine pass to Escobar, who squared it for Moisés to score the second.

Cuca relieved

The result gives coach Cuca breathing room to continue his work. The team has improved defensively and has yet to concede a goal under his command, but it needed a win to end a four-match winless run, gain confidence, and loosen up in attack.

In addition, the first win under Cuca lifts Santos up the Brasileirão table. Peixe left the relegation zone and now sit in 13th place with ten points.

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