Santos FC thrash Botafogo at CT Rei Pelé, lead in U20 quarters | OneFootball

Santos FC’s Under-20 Boys from Vila came from behind to thrash Botafogo-RJ 4-1 at CT Rei Pelé on Wednesday afternoon (8) in the first leg of the Brazilian Championship quarterfinals. Vinícius Fabri scored twice, while Pedro Assis and Rafael Gonzaga also found the net for Peixe!

Even with Santos dominating from the first half, Botafogo opened the scoring early in the second half. Trailing on the scoreboard, the Boys from Vila stepped up the pressure, especially down the left flank, pinning their opponents back. In two plays by Nadson on the left, Vinícius Fabri and Pedro Assis finished to turn the match around. Then, near the end, in the 42nd minute, Rafael Gonzaga sent in a cross and Fabri showed up again to score the third. And in stoppage time, Rafael Gonzaga drove forward from the left and put the finishing touch on the match.

In the return leg, which will be played next Wednesday (15) at Nilton Santos Stadium, the Santos side can lose by as many as two goals and still qualify for the semifinals.

MATCH DETAILS

SANTOS FC 4 X 1 BOTAFOGO FR

Brazilian Under-20 Championship – quarterfinals (first leg)Venue: CT Rei Pelé, in Santos.Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026Kick-off time: 3:00 p.m.Referee: Guilherme Nunes de Santana (AB / SP)Assistant referees: Bruno Silva de Jesus (CD / SP) and Leandra Aires Cossette (AB / SP)Yellow cards: Samuel Pierri (SFC); Kauã Branco, Felipe Januário and Caio Valle (BFR)Goals: Arthur at 2’, Vinícius Fabri at 14’ and 42’, Pedro Assis at 36’, and Rafael Gonzaga at 45’ of the second half.Santos FC: João Pedro; Guilherme Cruz (Follmer), João Alencar, João Ananias and Rafael Gonzaga; Samuel Pierri (Contreras), Profeta and Vinícius Fabri; Nadson (Kaio Ganga), João Grando (Pedro Assis) and Davizinho (Benício). Head coach: Élder CamposBFR: Rhyan; Kauã Branco, Danilo, Kauã Cruz and Lúcyo (Gabriel Abdias); Santiago (Arthur Izaque), Felipe Januário (Miguel Caldas), Bernardo Valim (Marquinhos) and Caio Valle (Cauã Zappelini); Juninho (Ivan Molina) and Matheusinho. Head coach: Rodrigo Bellão

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