Santos FC win at Vila Belmiro, into Sudamericana last 16 | OneFootball

Santos FC defeated Universidad Central 4-2 this Tuesday (28) in a CONMEBOL Sudamericana matchup. The match, played at Vila Belmiro, featured goals from Miguelito, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Menino, and Rony. With the result, the team from the coast secured its place in the competition’s round of 16 and will face Club Deportivo Macará of Ecuador.

The visitors opened the scoring in the first minute through Samuel Sosa.

Peixe’s first chance came in the 9th minute, when Barreal won a challenge inside the six-yard box and shot on goal, but the ball was stopped by the goalkeeper.

But in the 38th minute, the team from the coast equalized. Miguelito made an individual play down the right wing, cut inside onto his left foot, and fired the ball into the net to level the match.

At the start of the second half, Gabriel Brazão was called into action to make a difficult save after a free kick was struck directly on goal.

In the 10th minute, Gabriel Bontempo received the ball near the byline, crossed it, and after a deflection, it fell to Gabriel Barbosa. The striker calmly tapped it into the net to turn the match around.

Three minutes later, Barreal received a pass on the left wing, controlled the ball with his chest, and fired at goal. The opposing goalkeeper tipped it out for a corner, stopping the play.

Full-back Gabriel Menino extended the lead in the 19th minute. After Gabriel Barbosa’s shot hit the crossbar, Menino pounced on the rebound to find the net.

Universidad Central pulled one back in the 26th minute through Mottes from a set piece.

In the final minute, Rony took advantage of a superb cross from Gabriel Bontempo and scored Peixe’s fourth goal, sealing qualification.MATCH REPORTCONMEBOL Sudamericana – PlayoffsSantos FC 3 x 2 Universidad Central

Venue: Estádio Urbano Caldeira, in Santos (SP)Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026Kickoff time: 9:30 p.m.Attendance: 6,864 paidGate receipts: R$ 350,963.75Referee: Carlos Benítez (PAR)Assistant referees: Roberto Cañete (PAR) and José Villagra (PAR)Video referee: Luis Mereles (PAR)Yellow cards: (SFC) Willian Arão; (UCV) Lugo, Solé

GOALS:

SFC: Miguelito, 38' 1st half; Gabriel Barbosa, 10' 2nd half; Gabriel Menino, 19' 2nd half; and Rony, 49' 2nd half;UCV: Samuel Sosa, 1' 1st half; and Mottes, 26' 2nd half;

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