With the result, the definition of the vacancy for the round of 16 is fully open; The return game will be on May 22, a Thursday, at 9:30 pm, at Estádio Rei Pelé
In the debut debut, he even opened the scoring, but gave the draw to the CRB and was 1-1, this Thursday (1), in Vila Belmiro, for the departure of the third phase of the Brazilian Cup. Former Tite’s exursement and in his first experience as the main coach, Cléber had to deal with numerous embezzlement-including, the cast’s main star-and saw his team oscillate before a well-organized opponent. The highlight was goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, who saved the team with important defenses throughout the game and, in additions, still defended a penalty that avoided a defeat indoor.
With the result, the definition of the vacancy for the round of 16 is fully open. The return game will be on May 22, a Thursday, at 9:30 pm, at Rei Pelé Stadium, in Maceió. Whoever wins, advances. A new draw brings the decision to the penalty shootout.
The match occurred amid a scenario of strong pressure behind the scenes. In recent days, the cast has been the target of protests and has faced a fans invasion of the CT. The tie indoors can further intensify the mood and bring new chapters of turbulence behind the scenes, especially if the team cannot respond with immediate results. On the way out of the team, the fans vain and called the team “shameless”.
Despite facing a Serie B opponent, Santos encountered difficulties in the first half against CRB and only went to the break in advantage thanks to two distinct protagonists: the goalkeeper, with decisive defenses, and Rolheiser, who scored his first goal with the Alvinegra shirt. Until then, the Alagoas team had built the best chances and forced the São Paulo team to hold back as they could in Vila Belmiro.
Just after seven minutes, the CRB arrived in danger in a well -crafted play. Danielzinho found Thiaguinho in speed, on the back of the Santos defense. The striker was face to face with Brazão, who grew up in front of the rival and managed to block the finish, sending to corner. In the charge, the defender pushed the danger away.
The pressure of the visitors followed. Weverton was free on the right and crossed low to Breno Herculano, who threw himself into the ball and finished a cart. Brazão appeared again with a defense in the reflection and was still lucky: the ball countered in Herculano and left the bottom line.
Even cornered, Santos began to react. Gabriel Veron, holder under the command of Cleber Xavier, showed his willingness and tried individual plays, as well as Guilherme, who sought the crossings and medium -range finishes. The alvinegro team grew in the final stretch of the early stage and was awarded in additions.
At 46, Guilherme took a corner of the area, there was a deviation, and Rolheiser appeared free in the second post to finish left -handed. Goalkeeper Matheus Albino still tried to avoid, but the ball had already crossed the line.
In the second half, coach Cléber Xavier chose to take Guilherme and put Deivid Washington, but the change eventually diminished Santos’ offensive momentum. The CRB, which was already around the Santos area, took advantage of the drop in performance and reached the draw at 12. After error in the ball, Gil tried a long pass and was intercepted. Higor Meritão recovered and quickly triggered Breno Herculano at the entrance of the area. Shirt 9 turned quickly and released a blow to the left corner of Gabriel Brazão, with no chance for the goalkeeper.
The CRB continued to bet on the long balls and scared again. In a release of the defense for the attack, Breno Herculano won from Zé Ivaldo high, and the ball was left to David da Hora, who finished free inside the area. Gabriel Brazão appeared again with great defense. Shortly thereafter, the same Herculano dominated with freedom, invaded the area and finished face to face, stopping once again in the goalkeeper Santos. In rebound, Vinicius risked from outside the area, and Brazão defended in two times, maintaining the draw.
And there was still room for more emotion in additions. Gil committed a penalty in Mikael, and the CRB had the chance of the turn. In the charge, David da Hora hit firmly, but stopped in Gabriel Brazão, who defended. Before the end, Escobar stopped a counterattack, was expelled, but managed to secure the draw-a relief for the Santos team on a night of great pressure.
Santos returns to the field to face Grêmio this Sunday, at 16h, at the Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre, for the seventh round of Brasileirão. Already the CRB only plays on Tuesday, at 7:30 pm, when it faces Cuiabá, in King Pelé, in Maceió, for Serie B.
Technical file
SANTOS 1 X 1 CRB
Santos – Gabriel Brazão; Aderlan (Leo Godoy), Gil, Zé Ivaldo and Escobar; João Schmidt, Diego Pituca (Rincón) and Rolheiser (Lucas Meirelles); Gabriel Veron (Mateus Xavier), Tiquinho Soares and Guilherme (Deivid Washington). Technician: Cléber Xavier.
CRB – Matheus Albino; Weverton, Henri, Segovia and Matheus Ribeiro; Higor Meritão, Gege (Fernando Henrique) and Danielzinho (Lucas Kallyel); Thiaguinho (Vinícius Barata), Breno Herculano (Mikael) and Douglas Baggio (David da Hora). Coach: Eduardo Barroca.
Goals – Rolheiser, 46 minutes into the first half. Breno Herculano, 12 minutes into the second half.
Yellow Cards – Gil, Leo Godoy and Zé Ivaldo (Santos); Breno Herculaneum and Segovia (CRB).
Red Card – Escobar (Santos).
Referee – Lucas Paulo Torezin (PR).
Income – R $ 555,007.50.
Public – 10,350 fans.
Location – Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP).
*With information from Estadão Content
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