Gabigol Scores Late as Santos Secures Draw Against Corinthians
On Thursday, February 22, Santos managed to secure a late draw against Corinthians in the Campeonato Paulista. The match ended in a 1-1 tie at Vila Belmiro, thanks to a free kick goal by Gabigol in stoppage time.
Key Moments of the Match
- Opening Goal: Yuri Alberto scored the first goal for Corinthians at the 16-minute mark.
- PENALTY MISSED: Alberto had the chance to double the lead just three minutes before his opening goal but missed a penalty.
- Equalizer: Gabigol’s powerful strike hit the corner of the net, taking advantage of a defensive error from Corinthians’ goalkeeper Hugo.
Impact of the Match
The draw left both teams in a challenging position. Corinthians currently sits in eighth place, the last spot that qualifies for the next round. Santos occupies the ninth position, putting them at risk of elimination.
Performance Overview
- Both teams have struggled since their opening matches.
- Corinthians and Santos each recorded only one win out of four matches.
- Corinthians defeated Novorizontino 2-1, while Santos triumphed over Ponte Preta 3-0 in their respective first games.
Upcoming Matches
Both teams are set to play again on Sunday, February 25. Santos will face Red Bull Bragantino at 4 PM at Vila Belmiro, while Corinthians will visit Velo Clube at 8:30 PM.
