Santos Concedes Early Goal But Beats UCV to Advance in Copa Sudamericana

Santos secured a 4-2 victory over UCV according to official match records from Vila Belmiro, featuring goals from Miguelito, Gabigol, Gabriel Menino, and Rony. The fixture, officiated by referee Carlos Benítez alongside assistants Roberto Cañete and José Villagra, drew an attendance of 6,864 people generating a total gate revenue of R$ 350.963,75.

Match Action and Scoring Summary

According to the match timeline, the scoring opened in the second half. At the 7th minute, Neymar found Gabriel free inside the area, but the number 9 shot left and wide. Santos broke through shortly after when Bontempo crossed from the right flank; following a deflection off the marking, the ball looped over goalkeeper Schiavone, allowing Gabigol to score with a header in the 12th minute.

Santos extended their lead in the 20th minute. Gabigol struck the crossbar, leaving Gabriel Menino to collect the rebound and strike hard to increase the advantage, as recorded in the match statistics. UCV responded in the 26th minute when Mottes capitalized on defensive disorganization inside the Santos penalty area following a corner kick to score for the visitors. Rony later sealed the scoring for Santos by heading home from close range after receiving a pass in the small area.

Did you know?
The match at Vila Belmiro recorded an official attendance of 6,864 spectators, bringing in R$ 350.963,75 in gate receipts.

Match Details and Official Statistics

The encounter took place on July 28, 2026, starting at 21:30 (Brasília time). Disciplinary action during the fixture included yellow cards issued to Willian Lugo and Francisco Solé of UCV, according to the official referee report.

Match Fact Sheet

  • Fixture: Santos 4×2 UCV
  • Venue: Vila Belmiro, Santos
  • Date and Time: July 28, 2026, at 21:30 (Brasília time)
  • Referee: Carlos Benítez (PAR)
  • Assistant Referees: Roberto Cañete (PAR) and José Villagra (PAR)
  • Attendance: 6,864 people
  • Gate Revenue: R$ 350.963,75
  • Yellow Cards: Willian Lugo (UCV), Francisco Solé (UCV)
  • Goalscorers: Samuel Sosa (UCV), Miguelito (SAN), Gabigol (SAN), Gabriel Menino (SAN), Mottes (UCV), Rony (SAN)

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the match between Santos and UCV?

Santos defeated UCV with a final score of 4-2 at Vila Belmiro.

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Who scored the goals for Santos?

According to the match records, Miguelito, Gabigol, Gabriel Menino, and Rony scored the goals for Santos.

Who were the goalscorers for UCV?

Samuel Sosa and Mottes scored for UCV during the fixture.


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