Decisive figure sets the tone for Flu in comeback at Santos | OneFootball

Jefferson Savarino equalised in the 24th minute with a right-footed strike from outside the box, setting up Fluminense's 3-2 win at Santos.

Savarino's leveller came from distance after Rodrigo Castillo's pass, the Venezuelan bending it into the top left corner (24.). It calmed the game and gave Flu a platform to push higher up the pitch.

From there he repeatedly carried attacks down the right, beating defenders and delivering quality balls. He completed two successful dribbles and three accurate crosses from five, while his final third passing pinned Peixe back.

He finished with one attempt and one goal, plus 34 of 39 passes and 15 successful final third passes, underlining how he linked transitions and maintained pressure. He was withdrawn with an injury late on (80.).

Tricolor Carioca rise from fourth to second in the Brasileirão and visit Operário in the Copa do Brasil next. Alvinegro Praiano remain 15th and host Coritiba in the Copa do Brasil.