Santos fight back to beat Cruzeiro in BH, pull clear of drop zone | OneFootball

Santos can breathe a sigh of relief in the 2025 Brasileirão.

In front of 59,345 people at the Mineirão, Peixe CAME BACK against Cruzeiro on Sunday night (10).

After being dominated by Raposa in the first half, Cleber Xavier's team returned better and scored 2-1 thanks to the great performances of Guilherme and Caballero.

With the right to a disallowed goal after VAR intervention.

Raposa deserving and Neymar 'hunted'

The first half in BH was one of Raposa superior on the field.

The expected pressure came in the first minutes, suffocating a Santos that couldn't get a break.

Gabriel Brazão frustrated Kaiki twice. And Kaio Jorge still had a great chance.

The "expected" celestial goal came at 43', after Fabrício Bruno appeared unmarked inside the area.

Neymar tried. He got two yellow cards after suffering fouls and had a great chance for Santos before the interval, face to face with the goal.

Tie, VAR in action and Santos comeback

Cleber Xavier worked during the interval, guaranteeing two changes for the final half.

Santos returned better, managing to produce.

And they tied the game at 16' after a well-worked play finished by Guilherme.

Kaio Jorge almost confirmed the always-feared "law of the former player", but VAR changed the field decision after Wilton Pereira Sampaio saw a foul by Matheus Pereira in the origin of the play.

The game was open in the final minutes.

Sousa had a great chance. But the comeback goal would be scored by Caballero.

Attack started by Gabriel Brazão, great pass by the decisive Guilherme and goal by the Paraguayan (42'). Reinforcing the good final half of Cleber Xavier's team.

Leonardo Jardim's team went all out. But to no avail.

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Cruzeiro stopped at 37 points after 19 games.

Sees Flamengo leading with 40 after 18 matches.

Santos reached 21 in 18 games. Opened five points to Vasco, the 17th.

Both teams will have a free week ahead.

On Monday (18), Raposa will visit Mirassol at Maião.

A day before, on Sunday (17), Peixe will host Vasco at MorumBIS.

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