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Santos defeats América Mineiro in a thrilling match
Santos, Brazil – Santos secured a crucial home victory against América Mineiro, defeating them 3-1 in an exciting match played at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira.
The match was characterized by the intensity and fighting spirit of both teams. The first half was fairly balanced, with both teams looking to break the deadlock. However, it was Santos who managed to break the tie in the 61st minute when Wendell scored the first goal.
América Mineiro reacted after the goal and looked to equalize with insistence. However, it was Santos who scored again in the 72nd minute thanks to a goal from Joao Pedro Chermont.
In the closing minutes, América Mineiro managed to pull one back in the 90th minute with a goal from Moisés. But Santos held onto their advantage and secured victory.
Santos dominated possession of the ball (58%) and created more scoring chances (16 shots, 8 on target) than América Mineiro (13 shots, 4 on target).
Santos’ victory keeps them in contention for promotion to Serie A.
Yellow Cards:
* Santos: R. Otero (37’), G. Escobar (47’), Joao Pedro Chermont (77’), Luan Peres (90’), Joao Schmidt (90’)
* América Mineiro: Dalberson (49’), Lisca (90’), Ricardo Silva (90’)
Goals:
* Santos: Wendell (61’), Joao Pedro Chermont (72’)
* América Mineiro: Moisés (90’)
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Substitutions america mineiro: at minute 63 Fabinho came in and Adyson went out., at minute 63 Renato Marques came in and Matheus Davo went out., at minute 90 Moises came in and Daniel Borges went out., at minute 90 Mateus Henrique came in and Juninho went out., at minute 90 Vinicius came in and Rodriguinho went out.
Substitutions santos: at minute 67 I. Laquintana came in and R. Otero went out., at minute 77 Hayner came in and Joao Pedro Chermont went out., at minute 87 Luan Peres came in and G. Escobar went out., at minute 88 Willian Bigode came in and Giuliano went out., at minute 88 J. Furch came in and Wendell went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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