Santos beat RB Bragantino after stoppage time opener sets platform | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Santos beat RB Bragantino 2-0 at Estádio Urbano Caldeira. Neymar struck in the fifth minute of first half stoppage time after a fast break, and Adonis Frias doubled it in the 76th minute from a set piece. From there, Peixe managed the game, with Diógenes saving three efforts as Braga's changes failed to shift momentum. Alvinegro Praiano won 80.0% of tackles and made 28 clearances, limiting Massa Bruta to three shots on target from 11 attempts. Peixe rise from 16th to 14th and visit Coritiba in the Copa Betano do Brasil next, while Braga travel to Mirassol in the same competition.

Player of the Match: João Felipe Schmidt Urbano dictated midfield for Peixe, completing 57 of 64 passes, winning two tackles and delivering 14 successful final third passes to keep Santos in control.

Stat of the Match: Adonis Frias scored with his only shot, a reminder of Peixe's set piece edge.

Three Things We Learned: Peixe edged possession at 53.2%, yet finished with nine attempts to Braga's 11, showing control without volume. Gabriel Bontempo set up the opener and departed injured (70.), but Rony's introduction kept the hosts fresh. Both teams landed three shots on target, but the hosts made theirs count.