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·17 janvier 2026

Santos knocked out by Cruzeiro, who move on to Copinha quarter-finals

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This Friday, Cruzeiro and Santos faced off in the round of 16 of the Copinha 2026 at the Prof. Luiz Augusto de Oliveira Stadium in São Carlos (SP). The Meninos da Toca won 3-1, with goals from Rayan, Fernando, and Pietro, who sealed the score in injury time, advancing to the quarterfinals of the competition.

Now Cruzeiro faces Guanabara City for a spot in the Copinha semifinals.

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"📋 Match Summary🔵CRUZEIRO 3 X 1 SANTOS⚫⚪ 🏆 Competition: Copinha Round of 16 🏟️ Venue: Prof. Luiz Augusto de Oliveira Stadium 📅 Date: January 16, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) 👥 Attendance: 4066 fans 🟨 Yellow Cards: JP Chermont, Pedro Assis, and Kauan Pierre (Santos) Baptistella and Pietro (Cruzeiro) 🟥 Red Cards: NoneGoals⚽ Rayan, at 1′ of the 2nd half (Cruzeiro) ⚽ Fernando, at 13′ of the 2nd half (Cruzeiro) ⚽ João Alencar, at 38′ of the 2nd half (Santos) ⚽ Pietro, at 58′ of the 2nd half (Cruzeiro)🔵Cruzeiro Vitor Lamounier; Nicolas (Ivanilson), Kaiquy Luiz (Pietro), Kelvin, William; Murilo, Eduardo Pape, Rhuan Gabriel (Gustavinho); Rayan (João Cervi), Baptistella (Pablo) and Fernando (Alessandro) Coach: Mairon César⚫⚪ Santos Rodrigo Falcão; JP Chermont, João Alencar, Contreras (Rafael Freitas), João Ananias; Gustavo Henrique (Nogueira), Kenay (Rafael Gonzaga), Pepé Fermino (Bernardo); Nadson (Kauan Pierry), Pedro Assis, and Mateus Xavier (Benício) Coach: Vinícius MarquesHow was the game?First HalfSantos started the match by pressing Cruzeiro from the first minutes. However, the team from Minas Gerais balanced the actions and began to create chances but stumbled against the Santos defense. Thus, both teams accumulated opportunities throughout the first half.One of Santos' main chances came at 39 minutes when Pedro Assis couldn't capitalize on JP Chermont's cross, and the ball went very close to the post.Second HalfIn the second half, right in the first minute, Rayan opened the scoring for Cruzeiro. The forward played a one-two and then shot powerfully into the back of the net. At 13 minutes, in a counterattack, captain Fernando slid in after a cross from Rayan and extended the lead.Three minutes later, Santos almost reduced the deficit, but Pedro Assis's shot was stopped by goalkeeper Victor. Santos' goal came only at 38 minutes when João Alencar rose higher and headed in after a set-piece delivery.In injury time, at 58 minutes, Pietro closed the scoring for Cruzeiro. The number 17 took advantage of a loose ball in the area and sent it into the back of the net, confirming the celestial team's qualification.

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