Santos FC win at Vila Belmiro and reach Sudamericana last 16 | OneFootball

Santos FC defeated Universidad Central 4-2 this Tuesday (28) in a CONMEBOL Sudamericana match. The game, played at Vila Belmiro, featured goals from Miguelito, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Menino, and Rony. With the result, the team from the coast secured its place in the competition’s round of 16 and will face Club Deportivo Macará of Ecuador.

The visitors opened the scoring in the first minute through Samuel Sosa.

Peixe’s first chance came in the 9th minute, when Barreal won the ball inside the six-yard box and shot on goal, but the goalkeeper made the save.

But in the 38th minute, the home side equalized. Miguelito made an individual run down the right flank, cut inside onto his left foot, and fired the ball into the net to level the match.

At the start of the second half, Gabriel Brazão was called into action to make a difficult save after a direct free kick on goal.

In the 10th minute, Gabriel Bontempo received the ball near the byline, crossed it, and after a deflection, it fell to Gabriel Barbosa. The striker calmly tapped it into the net to turn the game around.

Three minutes later, Barreal received a pass on the left wing, controlled it with his chest, and fired at goal. The opposing goalkeeper pushed it away for a corner, stopping the play.

Full-back Gabriel Menino made it 3-1 in the 19th minute. After Gabriel Barbosa’s shot came back off the crossbar, Menino was there to put away the rebound.

Universidad Central pulled one back in the 26th minute through Mottes from a set piece.

In the final minute, Rony took advantage of a fine cross from Gabriel Bontempo and scored Peixe’s fourth goal, sealing qualification.MATCH REPORTCONMEBOL Sudamericana – PlayoffsSantos FC 4 x 2 Universidad Central

Venue: Estádio Urbano Caldeira, Santos (SP)Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026Kick-off: 9:30 p.m.Attendance: 6,864 paying fansGate receipts: R$ 350,963.75Referee: Carlos Benítez (PAR)Assistant referees: Roberto Cañete (PAR) and José Villagra (PAR)Video assistant referee: Luis Mereles (PAR)Yellow cards: (SFC) Willian Arão; (UCV) Lugo, Solé

GOALS:

SFC: Miguelito, 38’ 1st half; Gabriel Barbosa, 10’ 2nd half; Gabriel Menino, 19’ 2nd half; and Rony, 49’ 2nd half;UCV: Samuel Sosa, 1’ 1st half; and Mottes, 26’ 2nd half;

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