Watch the best moments from Santos 2-1 Vasco | OneFootball

In the first match after Fernando Diniz’s departure, Vasco was defeated 2-1 by Santos this Thursday (26th), in the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. The star of the night was Neymar, who scored both goals for Peixe and was also involved in a scuffle with Thiago Mendes. Midfielder Cauan Barros scored for Cruz-Maltino, who remain with just one point and now sit at the bottom of the table.

After the defeat, Vasco turns its attention to the Campeonato Carioca. On Sunday (1st), at 6 p.m., they face Fluminense at Maracanã in the second leg of the semifinal.

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THE MATCH

The match started evenly, with chances for both sides. Just ten minutes in, Vasco had a great opportunity: Thiago Mendes played Nuno Moreira through, who found himself one-on-one with Gabriel Brazão, but the Santos goalkeeper came out on top.

Santos opened the scoring in the 25th minute. In a quick transition, Moisés received the ball on the left and set up Neymar, who finished across goal inside the box to make it 1-0.

Vasco kept pushing for the equalizer and managed it in the 43rd minute. After winning the ball back in attack, Andrés Gómez advanced down the left and crossed for Cauan Barros, who appeared unmarked to level the score.

The first half was also marked by a disagreement between Neymar and Thiago Mendes. As they left for halftime, Santos’ number 10 called the Vasco midfielder a “jerk” in an interview.

In the second half, Santos came out more aggressive and capitalized on a defensive error by Vasco to regain the lead. Willian Arão sent the ball forward, Paulo Henrique and Saldivia got in each other’s way, and Neymar took advantage to break into the box and chip Léo Jardim, sealing the win for Santos.

MATCH DETAILS

Santos 2 x 1 Vasco📅 02/26/2026 – 7 p.m.📍 Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)👨‍⚖️ Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS)

Yellow cards: Neymar (SAN); Thiago Mendes (VAS)Red cards: —

Goals:⚽ Neymar (25’/1st half)⚽ Cauan Barros (43’/1st half)⚽ Neymar (16’/2nd half)

Santos – Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda

Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres and Vinícius Lira; Willian Arão (João Schmidt), Gabriel Bontempo (Zé Rafael) and Neymar; Miguelito (Barreal), Moisés (Rony) and Thaciano (Gabriel Menino).

Vasco – Interim Coach: Bruno Lazaroni

Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Saldivia, Robert Renan and Lucas Piton (Cuiabano); Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes (Tchê Tchê) and Rojas (Marino Hinestroza); Nuno Moreira (Brenner), Andrés Gómez and Spinelli (David).

Vasco remains under pressure at the start of the Brasileirão and will try to bounce back in the decisive State Championship derby.

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