Santos Dominates and Defeats Corinthians at Vila Belmiro

Basio badr

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The Santos FC emerged victorious against Corinthians in a heated encounter at the iconic Vila Belmiro stadium. The match, held on Wednesday, October 15, was part of the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Santos secured a 3-1 win, thanks to goals from Zé Rafael, Barreal, and Rollheiser, while Corinthians managed a single goal from Raniele.

Santos Dominates and Defeats Corinthians at Vila Belmiro

Match Overview

Date: October 15, 2023
Location: Vila Belmiro
Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro – 28th Round
Final Score: Santos 3 – 1 Corinthians

First Half Highlights

Santos started the match with impressive momentum. Zé Rafael opened the scoring by heading the ball into the net after receiving a cross from Barreal. The home team kept pressing and nearly scored again in the 27th minute, but Felipe Longo managed a crucial save from Barreal’s attempt.

In the 38th minute, Rollheiser kept the pressure on Corinthians with a free-kick that nearly found the back of the net. Just a minute later, Barreal doubled the lead with a stunning long-range shot, thanks to a well-placed pass from João Schimidt.

Second Half Developments

The second half began with VAR intervention, leading to a penalty for Santos due to a foul by Bidon on Zé Rafael. Rollheiser took the penalty, successfully placing the ball in the bottom left corner, extending the lead to 3-0.

Corinthians managed to respond through Raniele, who headed in from a set piece delivered by Matheuzinho, bringing the score to 3-1. The match continued with few clear opportunities until the 35th minute, when Gustavo Henrique struck the post, yet the score remained unchanged.