Subs spark Chapecoense comeback to go top

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·29 January 2026

Subs spark Chapecoense comeback to go top

Chapecoense beat Santos 4-2 at Arena Condá to rise from fifth to first in the Brasileirão, overturning a second half deficit with three goals in the final 17 minutes.

In the 16th minute, Walter Clar converted a penalty for Chape after Gabriel Brazão fouled Italo. Gabriel Menino levelled in the first minute of first half stoppage time from Igor Vinicius' pass.

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After the restart, Alvaro Barreal put Peixe ahead (67.). Higor equalised for the hosts from a corner (73.). Jean Carlos then headed Chape in front on the break (80.). Rafael Carvalheira sealed it with a left-footed strike from outside the box, fed by Jean Carlos (90.).

Substitutes Higor and Jean Carlos transformed the game, with the latter adding a goal and an assist.

Peixe racked up 25 attempts and 14 corners. Chape mustered eight attempts and 33.6% possession, but hit the target four times to make the difference.

Peixe sit 19th in the relegation places. Next, Chape visit Vasco da Gama. Peixe host São Paulo.