Neymar scores as Santos ease past Sport and move clear of the drop zone | OneFootball

The Santos got a breather in the fight against relegation. The Peixe won against the already relegated Sport without any scares on Friday night, at Vila Belmiro, by 3-0, and left the Z4 of the Brazilian Championship. The goals were scored by Neymar, Lucas Kal (own goal), and João Schmidt.

Inspired Neymar

Neymar was inspired. Despite discomfort in his left knee, Santos' number 10 played almost the entire match and, besides the goal that paved the way for the victory, he assisted Schmidt's goal. The star was cheered by the fans when he was substituted in the final minutes.

Standings Situation

With the result, Santos surpassed Vitória and Internacional, taking the 15th place in the standings, with 41 points. The advantage over Leão da Barra, which opens the Z4, is two points.

Meanwhile, Sport, which has no more chances of staying in Serie A, remains at the bottom, with only 17 points.

📋 Match Summary

⚪⚫ SANTOS 3 X 0 SPORT 🔴⚫

🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (36th round) 🏟️ Venue: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP) 📅 Date: November 28, 2025 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 14,156 fans 💰 Revenue: R$ 774,742.50 🟨 Yellow Cards: Adriel and Aderlan (Sport) 🟥 Red Cards: None

Refereeing

Goals:

⚪⚫ Santos

Gabriel Brazão: Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, and Souza; Willian Arão (Zé Rafael), João Schmidt, and Neymar (Bontempo); Barreal (Robinho Jr.), Guilherme (Rollheiser), and Tiquinho Soares (Lautaro Díaz). Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda

🔴⚫ Sport

Gabriel; Matheus Alexandre (Aderlan), Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, and Luan Cândido; Rivera, Lucas Kal (Adriel), and Lucas Lima; Matheusinho (Igor Cariús), Léo Pereira, and Pablo (Hyoran (Romarinho)). Coach: César Lucena

How was the game?

Santos dominated the first half. At 11 minutes, Guilherme launched a counterattack on the left side and passed to Tiquinho, who shot from the edge of the area. The ball went very close to the post. At 14 minutes, Neymar made a beautiful play inside the area and shot powerfully, but the shot was blocked. Shortly after, Souza tried from the edge of the box and forced a great save from Gabriel.

Neymar opens the way to victory

The Peixe's goal finally came at 25 minutes. Guilherme led a counterattack through the middle and passed to Neymar, who dribbled past the defender and shot past Gabriel, opening the scoring for the home team. The number 10 almost scored another at 33 minutes with a shot from outside the area, but the Sport goalkeeper saved it.

The visitors, however, conceded a second goal two minutes later. After a corner kick, Willian Arão headed the ball against the post, and on the rebound, Rafael Thyere's shot hit Lucas Kal, resulting in an own goal. Santos had another chance to score a third at 44 minutes, with a shot from Guilherme saved by Gabriel.

Schmidt extends the lead in the 2nd half

Midfielder João Schmidt, who was having a great match at Vila Belmiro, was rewarded with a goal at 22 minutes of the second half. Neymar delivered a perfect corner kick for the number 5, who headed the ball into the net. The goal was crucial, as it allowed Peixe to surpass Internacional in the standings.

The Alvinegro Praiano was awarded a penalty at 25 minutes. Neymar had already placed the ball on the penalty spot, but the referee reviewed the play in the VAR booth and overturned the decision.

At 42 minutes, Santos' number 10 almost scored a spectacular goal. He carried the ball, dribbled past defenders, and shot just wide, grazing the post.

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