Santos edges out Sport Recife in a thrilling encounter
Santos, São Paulo, Brazil – Santos edged out Sport Recife with a 1-0 victory in a thrilling Serie B clash at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira. Guilherme scored the only goal of the match in the 29th minute, assisted by Serginho. The game was marked by intensity and a fierce battle between both teams, resulting in numerous fouls and yellow cards.
Santos controlled the ball possession with 46%, but Sport Recife was more efficient in attack with 5 shots on target, compared to Santos’ 5. Sport Recife came close to equalizing in the 81st minute when Gustavo Coutinho scored a penalty to make it 1-1, but the goal was ruled out due to a prior foul.
The match was marred by the expulsion of Luciano Castán in the 33rd minute after receiving a yellow card. Both teams made numerous substitutions throughout the game, resulting in a dynamic and exciting encounter. Despite the victory, Santos had to fight hard for the three points.
The referee for the match was Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva from Brazil.
Substitutions sport recife: at minute 46 Lenny Lobato came in and Felipinho went out., at minute 46 Luciano came in and Fabio Matheus went out., at minute 73 Igor Carius came in and Chrystian Barletta went out., at minute 74 Ze Roberto came in and Dalbert went out., at minute 86 L. Di Placido came in and Fabinho went out.
Substitutions santos: at minute 66 Willian Bigode came in and J. Furch went out., at minute 66 T. Rincon came in and Serginho went out., at minute 86 Weslley Patati came in and R. Otero went out., at minute 86 Souza came in and G. Escobar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Santos
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