Santos absolutely rolled Internacional, putting up a dominant 3-0 victory at CT Rei Pelé on Tuesday afternoon. Ignácio Salmon was on fire, finding the net twice, with Yago Keven adding another goal to seal the deal. This huge win means Peixe is now sitting just two points shy of the top eight in the Brasileirão U-17 Championship, with every single point mattering big time right now.
Peixe Eyes That Top Eight Spot
This Santos squad is making moves, and Ignácio Salmon is a big reason why. Dropping a brace in a crucial match like that against Internacional, who’s not an easy out, shows you the kind of talent we’re talking about. Yago Keven chipping in with his own goal just added to the complete performance. A 3-0 shutout is never an accident, it’s a statement, and Santos just made one. Every team fighting for a spot in that knockout stage knows what’s up. The first phase of this tournament is all about getting into that top eight, and Santos is right there on the cusp, just two points away from making their push. You can bet they’re feeling that pressure, but also the thrill of being so close.
Wild Week 12 Across the Brasileirão U-17
The 12th round of the Brasileirão U-17 has been a rollercoaster, kicking off Monday with a 2-2 draw between Botafogo and Flamengo. Talk about a battle right out of the gate! Tuesday saw even more action. Atlético-MG absolutely hammered Grêmio 3-0, mirroring Santos’s own dominant performance. Fortaleza edged out América-MG 2-1 in a tighter contest, while Vasco da Gama also posted a clean sheet, beating Juventude 3-0. Athletico-PR took down Vitória 3-1, and São Paulo managed a tight 1-0 win over Atlético-GO. But perhaps the wildest game of the day was Bahia and Red Bull Bragantino, who slugged it out to a 3-3 draw. What a round for goals and drama!
What’s Next for the Chase
The Round 12 isn’t even over yet, folks. We’ve got two more clashes coming up to wrap things up. On Wednesday, Corinthians goes head-to-head with Fluminense. Then, on Thursday, Palmeiras faces off against Cruzeiro. These final matches could shift things around in the standings, especially for those teams chasing the top eight, just like Santos. Every goal, every save, every point in these games is critical. Santos has done their part this week, and now they wait and watch to see how the rest of the chips fall as they look to cement their place in the knockout stage. It’s going to be a tense few days!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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