🎥 Unlikely hero scores as Santos beat Palmeiras, escape drop zone | OneFootball

Santos now depends solely on its own efforts to avoid another relegation to Série B. 

In a match postponed from the 13th round of the Brasileirão and played at Vila Belmiro on Saturday night (15), Peixe defeated Palmeiras 1-0 thanks to a goal by the much-criticized Rollheiser during stoppage time. 

This result took Peixe out of the relegation zone (Z-4) and confirmed Flamengo's lead after a second consecutive defeat for a heavily depleted Alviverde. 

Santos dominates, but doesn't score

Palmeiras had only one real chance to score before halftime.

The depleted team of Abel Ferreira had as its first mission to contain the drive of an incisive Santos.

Santos controlled the play and saw Carlos Miguel, for example, become a nemesis.

He frustrated Igor Vinícius and then Barreal. He also saw Khelven save after a corner taken by Neymar.

Peixe created chances and was very aggressive. But they failed when it came to finishing.

Coaches at work

The two substitutions plus tactical adjustments ensured a better Palmeiras for the second half. Including Brazão preventing a goal from Luighi.

Vojvoda responded by bringing on Robinho Jr. and Lautaro Díaz, changing the attacking setup.

Palmeiras, better on the pitch, almost celebrated with Flaco López. 

There was a complaint from the Alviverde side about a possible penalty on Maurício.

The final minutes saw the last substitutions from both sides. 

Rollheiser, for example, saw Carlos Miguel make the difference.

He would make the difference

The huge celebration by the Santos fans before kickoff returned at the 91st minute.

The persistent Rollheiser struck beautifully after Robinho Jr. set up Escobar’s cross.

Making Vila explode.

Third victory for Santos under Vojvoda. Once again in a derby. 

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Santos reached 36 points, surpassing Vitória, who have 35 and drop to 17th place.

They will play again on Wednesday (19), when they host Mirassol at Vila. Match of the 34th round.

They still have Inter (A), Sport (H), Juventude (A), and Cruzeiro (H) ahead. 

Palmeiras remain at 68. They see Flamengo lead with 71.

The next opponent will be Vitória. An advanced match from the 37th round, to be played at Allianz. 

They will also face Fluminense (H), Grêmio (A), Atlético (A), and Ceará (A). The Libertadores final will be after the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul. 

Photo: Reproduction/Santos 

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