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Santos FC’s U-20 squad advanced to the second round of the Copa do Brasil on Thursday after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Cuiabá. The match, played at CT Rei Pelé, remained deadlocked at 1-1 through regular time before the young Peixe prevailed 4-3 from the spot. Goalkeeper João Pedro delivered a crucial save during the shootout, while Rodrigo Cézar, Diego Matos, Guilherme Cruz, and Pepê Fermino successfully converted their penalties.
The opening goal came early in the contest when Contreras capitalized on a rebound following a corner kick in the fourth minute. Despite dominating possession for much of the first half, Santos squandered several opportunities to extend their advantage. Cuiabá mounted a comeback in the second half and equalized late in the match, forcing the decision to penalties.
Santos will next face arch-rivals Palmeiras in the second round, with the fixture scheduled for October. The specific date is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks as the tournament progresses through its later stages.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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