Neymar prevents another Santos slip, brace rescues 2-2 draw with Chapecoense | OneFootball

Neymar’s brace spared Santos from another setback, securing a 2-2 draw with Chapecoense at Vila Belmiro on Saturday in the Brasileirão.

According to Diario Do Peixe, Santos were close to a second loss to Chapecoense in the Brasileirão, with Neymar driving their attacks and delivering both goals.

He struck Santos’ first from a Barreal pass, then started the move that led to Caballero being fouled. Neymar converted the resulting penalty to level the match.

Chapecoense profited down Escobar’s side. The first came from a Giovanni Augusto cross with Bontempo failing to track Marcinho and Arão arriving late, while João Ananias later turned into his own net.

Player ratings reflected the disparity. Neymar received 7.0, with Caballero and Barreal on 5.5. Poor marks went to Igor Vinícius, Escobar and Rollheiser, all 3.0, while Cuca was given 4.0 after another unconvincing blend of Neymar, Gabigol and Rollheiser.

Elsewhere, Gabriel Brazão and Christian Oliva were each 5.0, Gabriel Menino 5.5, Lucas Veríssimo 4.5, William Arão 4.0, Gabriel Bontempo 4.0, Gabigol 4.5. Rony and Thaciano were not graded.

Source: Diario Do Peixe