Neymar hits back at fans after Santos draw: “Some days it won’t go in” | OneFootball

Despite scoring the goal in the 1-1 draw with Deportivo Recoleta on Tuesday night at Vila Belmiro, Neymar left the field criticized by the Santos fans in a match valid for the second round of the Copa Sudamericana. The attacking midfielder responded to the criticism and analyzed the result.

“We made mistakes, we missed goals. It happens. I think we created a lot. We played well, we didn’t play badly, no. The fans get nervous, they ask us to play more. Our team is playing. Our team is looking for combinations, creating chances. It’s difficult. Sometimes I understand the fans’ frustration. We have to know that football is simple. Some days the ball just doesn’t go in, and that’s part of it. What can you do?”, he told ESPN.

Santos opened the scoring early. In the third minute, Neymar received the ball from Gabigol and found the net. Peixe piled up missed chances throughout the first 45 minutes and saw Recoleta level the match at the end of the first half. Luan Peres committed a foul in the box and the referee awarded a penalty. Ortiz stepped up and made it all square.

In the second half, Peixe kept pressing, but not even the changes made to freshen up the team were enough to produce the goal that would have secured all three points.

Santos' situation

With the draw, Santos are still without a win in the Copa Sudamericana and remain bottom of Group D, with just one point. Recoleta, meanwhile, sit in second place with two points, one behind Deportivo Cuenca, who play this round against San Lorenzo on Thursday.

Now, Peixe turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship, where they are in 15th place.

Santos' next match

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