Santos took the lead from Mirassol just 3 minutes into the first half in the match valid for the 34th round of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025, played this Wednesday (19) at Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP). Neymar received a precise launch from Lautaro Díaz, shot at speed alone towards the area and played with skill as the Walter goalkeeper left to open the scoring. The early goal excited the crowd and put Peixe in a partial 1-0 lead.
The match started with Mirassol trying to impose initial pressure, but the error in releasing the ball opened space for the Santos counterattack that defined the score so far. The game continues in progress, with Santos trying to expand and Mirassol trying to react.
Minute by minute until 7 minutes
- 00′ – Bola rolling into Vila Belmiro. Jogo authorized by referee Matheus Delgado Candançan.
- 00′ – Souza receives it from Neymar, invades the area and advances the ball too much. Goal Tiro to Mirassol.
- 01′ – Alisson attempts to lift to the Santos area. Arbitragem scores a corner after a deflection.
- 02′ – Negueba takes a corner and Zé Ivaldo heads the danger away.
- 03′ – Gol from Santos! Neymar receives the ball from Lautaro Díaz, fires a counterattack, comes face to face with Walter and plays for cover to make it 1-0.
- 05′ – Walter struggles with the ball and almost gives the goal to the Santos attack.
- 06′ – Reinaldo crosses low from the left and Souza cuts from the top inside the area.
How did the decisive goal arrive?
The goal began with an error by Danielzinho in Mirassol’s midfield. Lautaro Díaz intercepted, accelerated and found Neymar deep on the left. The 33-year-old striker beat the speed of the defenders, invaded the area diagonally and, face to face with the Walter goalkeeper, made a subtle touch over the top to find the net.
The goal was Neymar’s first after returning to Santos in the 2025 season and reinforces the importance of number 10 in the club’s campaign to remain in Série A.
Situation of teams in the table
Santos occupies 16th place with 36 points and is fighting to distance itself from the relegation zone. Uma victory at home could bring the team closer to tranquility in the final rounds.
Mirassol appears in 4th place with 59 points and is fighting directly for a place in the preliminary phase of Libertadores 2026. Mesmo with the initial setback, Leão maintains a high average of submissions and corners per match.
Danger opening bids
Mirassol started trying to explore the sides with Negueba and Danielzinho. Aos 2 minutes, two consecutive corners put the goal defended by Gabriel Brazão in danger.
For Santos, the first arrival happened in the first attack, when Souza received it from Neymar, but exaggerated his strength and lost the chance to finish.
The home team demonstrates defensive organization with Zé Ivaldo and João Basso well positioned, while the attack relies on the speed of Neymar and Lautaro Díaz.
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The match continues to be played at Vila Belmiro, with Santos maintaining possession of the ball and looking to extend the advantage built at the beginning of the match.
