Analysis: Santos show no fight, repeat the same tragic script | OneFootball

By Rodrigo Matuck

Santos experienced a night to forget this Monday. The team lost 1-0 to Vitória in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. The attitude of the team on the field was disappointing.

After the victory over Corinthians last Wednesday, the fans were expecting to see Peixe giving their all once again at Vila Belmiro, but that didn't happen. There was a lack of will. It seemed like the players didn't give 100%.

Santos struggled a lot to find spaces in Vitória's defense and, as time went on, desperation set in, especially after Gabriel Brazão's blunder. The goalkeeper made a mistake by leaving the goal and committed a foolish penalty.

In the lead, Leão completely closed down at Vila Belmiro and was barely threatened by the hosts, who became increasingly frustrated, both with individual errors and the refereeing. Peixe only managed to make the opposing goalkeeper work in the added time of the second half. It was too late.

With the result, Santos is now in 16th place, with the same 31 points as Vitória, which remains in the relegation zone due to having one less victory in the tournament.

Familiar Scenario

It's not the first time Santos has squandered the chance to gain momentum this season. This year, the team also stumbled after winning important matches, such as against Flamengo – followed by defeats to Mirassol and Inter – and Cruzeiro – succeeded by a 6-0 loss to Vasco.

Thus, Peixe is leaving its fate in Serie A to be decided only in the final rounds, and the bitter memory of 2023 is already haunting the minds of Santos fans.

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