Analysis: defeat is a blow, but gives Santos direction in fight against Z4 | OneFootball

By André da Silva Costa

Santos was defeated by Palmeiras this Thursday at Allianz Parque and remains in the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship. The result is terrible, but at least it showed a path for Peixe to follow in the fight against the Z4.

Juan Pablo Vojvoda's team, collectively, did not have a performance to throw away. The black-and-white team behaved well in the first half and competed within its limitations.

Although goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão was tested, Santos, with a back three, conceded few clear chances to Palmeiras in the initial stage. Except for a ball saved by Zé Ivaldo on the line, the rival's main chances were from long-distance shots. In attack, Peixe had its breakaways and caused some scares, but failed in the finishing of plays.

Despite the decent performance, the technical gap between the teams spoke louder in the second half. The attacking duo Flaco López and Vitor Roque took advantage over the fragile Alexis Duarte and Zé Ivaldo and decided the classic.

Lessons for Santos

The defeat leaves some lessons for Santos aiming at the fight against relegation to Serie B. The impression is that if the team maintains the stance it had at Allianz in the final stretch of the Brasileirão, it is possible to avoid the drop. Otherwise, it will be difficult to escape.

Against the club are the several points lost in direct confrontations, such as the setbacks against Vitória and Fortaleza. The team's sequence is still very complicated. Peixe faces Flamengo, another classic against Palmeiras, and Mirassol – three of the four teams that make up the G4.

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Standings Situation

With the defeat to Palmeiras, Santos remains in the relegation zone of the Brasileirão. Peixe is in 17th place on the table, with 33 points, one less than Vitória, the first team outside the Z4. Additionally, the Alvinegro Praiano completes four matches without a win in the tournament.

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