Two stunning set-piece goals send Santos past Vasco in U20 semi opener | OneFootball

The Boys from Vila defeated Vasco 2-0 at Vila Belmiro on Wednesday afternoon (22) in the first leg of the Brazilian U-20 Championship semifinal. Kaio Ganga and Contreras scored the goals for Santos.

In a match Santos controlled from the start, the scoring was only opened late on. Even after defensive midfielder Samuel Peiri was sent off, the team did not sit back and maintained its attacking approach. After a long ball to João Victor in the 40th minute, the Vasco defender stopped him from advancing into the box and was also sent off. Kaio Ganga stepped up and scored a beautiful free-kick goal.

Shortly afterward, in another João Victor play, he was brought down inside the area, and the referee awarded a penalty. Center back Contreras took the kick and, with great composure, placed the ball into the left corner, giving the opposing goalkeeper no chance.

The return leg will be played next Thursday, the 30th, at São Januário Stadium, and Peixe can lose by as much as one goal and still secure a historic place in the Brazilian U-20 Championship final.

MATCH DETAILS

SANTOS FC 2-0 CR VASCO DA GAMA

Brazilian U-20 Championship – semifinal (first leg)Venue: Vila Belmiro Stadium, in Santos.Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026Time: 4:00 p.m.Referee: Gabriel Henrique Meira Bispo (CD / SP)Assistant referees: Leonardo Tadeu Pedro (AB / SP) and Diego Morelli de Oliveira (AB / SP)Yellow cards: Rafael Gonzaga (SFC); Gustavo Guimarães and Juninho (CRVG)Red cards: Samuel Pierri (SFC); Bruno André (CRVG)Goals: Kaio Ganga (free kick) at 43 minutes and Contreras (penalty) at 50 minutes of the second half.Santos FC: João Pedro; Guilherme Cruz (Kaio Ganga), João Alencar, Contreras and Rafael Gonzaga; Samuel Pierri, Profeta and Vinícius Fabri (Gabriel Paes); Nadson (Follmer), Pedro Assis (João Victor) and Mateus Xavier (Davizinho) (Benício). Head coach: Élder CamposCRVG: Phillipe Gabriel; Lucas Melim, Wanyson, Bruno André and Avelar; Luis Felipe (Léo Felix), Gustavo Guimarães (Bernardo Manes), Zuccarello and Juninho (Breno Sales); Andrey Fernandes (Diego Minete) and Pedro Augusto (Locio). Head coach: Matheus Curopos

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