Ex-factor strikes, Rony downs Remo, Santos into Copa do Brasil quarters | OneFootball

Santos FC have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil! Facing pressure from more than 50,000 fans at Mangueirão stadium in Belém, Pará, Peixe relied on Rony’s brilliance to beat Remo 1-0 in the second leg of the round of 16. Born in Pará and developed by the home team, Rony made the famous “former player’s law” count, found the net, and secured a place in the next round.

Now, Peixe await the draw and the definition of who their opponent will be in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The first leg will take place on August 26 or 27. The return leg will be on September 2 or 3.

Before the knockout clash, however, Peixe switch gears and turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. Next Sunday (9), coach Cuca’s side host Athletico-PR at Vila Belmiro at 6:30 p.m. in the 22nd round of the national competition.

The match – The battle for a place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals began evenly in Belém. The first two clear chances fell to Remo. Just 2 minutes in, Alef Manga went through on goal but was denied by Gabriel Brazão. From the rebound, Jajá controlled it unmarked and shot over, narrowly missing the post.

Peixe responded right after with three attacks from Gustavo Caballero. He slipped on the first, was denied by Marcelo Rangel on the second. But on the third, in the 24th minute, he beat center back Marllon in a challenge and was brought down just as he was about to go clear through on goal. Referee Anderson Daronco awarded the foul and, after a VAR review, sent off the defender from the Pará side.

With an extra man on the field, Santos FC pushed forward and began to dominate the game. Despite the many chances created, the score remained 0-0 at halftime at Mangueirão.

The second half followed the same pattern, with Alvinegro Praiano enjoying possession and Remo sitting deep in their own half. In the 16th minute, Rollheiser shot from inside the box after pouncing on a loose ball. It took a deflection on the way and nearly wrong-footed Marcelo Rangel, who had to stretch fully to save Remo.

And after so much pressure, Peixe finally broke through Remo’s defense in the 28th minute. Neymar Jr, showing all his usual talent, beat his marker down the left, entered the box, and squared it for Rony to hit first time, making the “former player’s law” count and opening the scoring in Belém, Pará.With the lead on the board, Santos FC began to control the tempo more and created chances on the counterattack. Remo, meanwhile, grew desperate and even hit the post late on, but the match ended with a Santos victory and qualification for the quarterfinals.

MATCH DETAILS

REMO 0 x 1 SANTOS FC

Copa do Brasil – Round of 16 – Second legVenue: Mangueirão, Belém (PA)Date: August 4, 2026Kickoff: 9:30 p.m.Referee: Anderson DaroncoAssistant referees: Maira Mastella Moreira and Michael StanislauYellow cards: SANTOS FC: João Schmidt, Gabriel Barbosa. REMO: Picco.Red card: REMO: Marllon.

GOALSANTOS FC: Rony, 28' of the 2nd half;

REMO: Marcelo Rangel; Marcelinho, Marllon, Matheus Felipe and Mayk; Zé Wellison, Picco (Edson Fernando) and Zé Ricardo (Jáderson); Yago Pikachu (Matheus Alexandre), Jajá (Gabriel Taliari) and Alef Manga (Vitor Bueno).Head coach: Léo Condé.

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