With a perfect pass from Neymar, Rony scores a great goal in Remo x Santos in the Copa do Brasil By Luís Henrique Costa
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Santos opened the scoring in the crucial clash against Remo for the Copa do Brasil, with a goal from Rony, who took advantage of a precise pass from Neymar. The match, valid for the round of 16, remains intense at Mangueirão, in Belém, on August 4, 2026, with Santos with a 1-0 lead. The confrontation has been marked by moments of great emotion and tactical twists, especially after the expulsion of a Remo player in the first half.
Complete coverage of this decisive clash is being followed in real time by the Mix Vale portal, which brings all the moves and the most important updates directly from the field. With the match underway in the second half, reaching 82 minutes, each play could be crucial in defining the fate of the teams in the competition. The Santos goal rekindled the hope of visiting fans and intensified the pressure on the team from Pará.
From the opening whistle, both teams showed great commitment to seeking victory, aware of the importance of a good result in the first match of this knockout phase. The atmosphere in the stadium is vibrant, with fans from both sides cheering their teams on at every turn. Santos, who are looking to advance in the Copa do Brasil, managed to capitalize on one of their main opportunities, while Remo tries to reorganize itself to seek a draw, even with one player less.
Hectic first half with expulsion changes the scenario of the match
The start of the match between Remo and Santos was characterized by an intense dispute in midfield, with the teams seeking to impose their rhythm. In the first minutes, Santos tried to pressure the opponent’s ball, generating a corner in the first minute, after a blocked shot by Gabriel Menino. Remo, in turn, responded with counterattacks, such as Jajá Silva’s chance in the 3rd minute, which resulted in a shot saved by Marcelo Rangel.
In the 28th minute, a crucial move drastically changed the outlook of the game. Remo defender Marllon committed a dangerous foul and, after a VAR review, received a straight red card, leaving the Pará team with one less player on the field. Referee Anderson Daronco’s decision sparked protests, but was upheld. This expulsion forced coach Léo Condé to rethink Remo’s strategy, which needed to reorganize its defense and midfield to contain Santos’ advance.
Even with the numerical disadvantage, Remo managed to create some opportunities, such as Marcelinho’s finish in the 36th minute. Santos, taking advantage of their numerical superiority, intensified their attacks, with Gabriel Barbosa and Christian Oliva attempting shots that were blocked or defended. The first half ended goalless, but with the clear perception that Marllon’s expulsion would have a significant impact on the second half.
Neymar and Rony’s arrivals transform Santos’ attack
The second half began with a series of strategic changes promoted by coach Cuca, from Santos, who sought to give more firepower and creativity to his attack. After 46 minutes, three impactful substitutions were made: Neymar, Rony and Willian Arão entered the field, replacing Gabriel Bontempo, Gabriel Barbosa and João Schmidt, respectively. Neymar’s arrival, in particular, raised fans’ expectations and brought a new dynamic to the Santos team.
Neymar’s presence on the field quickly made itself felt, with the star distributing passes and actively participating in the construction of plays. In the 61st minute, Benjamín Rollheiser, who had also entered the field, had a shot saved after an assist from Neymar, showing the harmony of the attack. Santos intensified the pressure and started to create clearer scoring chances, while Remo struggled to defend itself and look for rare opportunities on counterattacks.
Santos’ persistence was rewarded in the 74th minute. In a well-worked attack, Neymar made a perfect pass that found Rony, who had just arrived in the game. With calm and precision, Rony finished with his right foot from the center of the area, finding the net and opening the scoring for Santos. The goal sent the Santos fans into a frenzy and increased the pressure on Remo, who now needed to react urgently to avoid seeing their opponent take an important lead into the second leg.
Reactions and substitutions after Santos’ goal
After Rony’s goal, the game gained even more intensity. Remo, even with one less and at a disadvantage on the scoreboard, looked for alternatives to attack. Coach Léo Condé made new substitutions, such as the entry of Gabriel Taliari in the 65th minute and, later, Edson Fernando and Matheus Alexandre in the 79th and 80th minutes, respectively, in an attempt to freshen up the team and seek a draw.
Santos, in turn, tried to control the match and explore the spaces left by Remo. There were moments of interruption due to injuries, such as Neymar’s in the 66th minute, which caused concern, but the player was able to continue on the field. In the 78th minute, Santos had a goal disallowed for offside by Gabriel Menino, after a pass from Rony. The last few minutes have been very tense, with Remo desperately looking for the equalizer and Santos defending their minimal advantage.
Minutes of the main moves of the match
Follow the crucial moments of the duel between Remo and Santos until the 82nd minute of the second half:
- 1st minute:Start of the first half with Santos already looking to attack, resulting in a corner after a shot by Gabriel Menino.
- 3rd minute:Remo responds with a counterattack and Jajá Silva finishes, but goalkeeper Marcelo Rangel saves.
- 28th minute:Red card for Marllon, from Remo, after a VAR review, leaving the team with 10 players.
- 46th minute:Three strategic substitutions at Santos: Neymar, Rony and Willian Arão enter the field, injecting new vigor into the attack.
- 56th minute:Zé Welison, from Remo, hits the right post with a free kick, almost scoring a goal of rare beauty.
- 61st minute:Benjamín Rollheiser, from Santos, has a shot saved after a good play and assistance from Neymar.
- 74th minute:Santos goal! Rony scores with his right foot from the center of the area, after a perfect pass from Neymar, opening the scoring.
- 78th minute:Santos has a goal disallowed due to Gabriel Menino being offside.
- 80th minute:New replacements at Remo: Vitor Bueno and Edson Fernando enter to try to reverse the situation.
The match remains open, with the score 0-1 in favor of Santos, and the final minutes promise to be electrifying. Remo, despite the numerical disadvantage, is still fighting for a goal that could change the scenario of the tie, while Santos tries to hold on to the result and secure an advantage for the second leg. The outcome of this clash for the Copa do Brasil is still uncertain.
