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Neymar fouled 7 times, Santos wins 2-0
3 Apr
Summary
- Santos secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Remo.
- Neymar was fouled seven times and received a yellow card.
- The win moved Santos clear of the relegation zone.
Santos achieved a vital 2-0 victory over Remo on Thursday night, moving them out of the 2026 Brasileirão relegation zone. The win, their first in six games, came after a difficult spell where they earned only one point from the last 12.
Neymar was central to the match, despite facing significant attention from the opposition. He was fouled seven times, directly assisting Thaciano's opening goal in the 40th minute. This marked the end of a six-game scoring drought for Thaciano.
In the second half, Moisés doubled Santos' lead in the 82nd minute, set up by Neymar's pass. Neymar also received a yellow card for confronting an opponent, which will see him suspended for their upcoming match against Flamengo.
With this win, Santos now have 10 points, creating a three-point cushion above the relegation places. Remo remains at the bottom of the table with six points. Santos' next challenge is an away game against Flamengo on Sunday, April 5th.
