Santos FC come from behind to beat Macará in Sudamericana opener
Santos FC won the first leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana against CD Macará at Vila Belmiro by 2-1. This Thursday’s (13) victory came from behind, with the goals scored by Gabriel Barbosa and Willia...
Santos FC staged an impressive comeback, defeating CD Macará in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana opener 2-1. Gabriel Barbosa and Willian Arão scored for the Brazilian side, with the goals coming in the 43rd minute of the first half and the 30th minute of the second half. Macará took the lead just three minutes into the match, with Posse netting the opening goal.
Santos FC nearly extended their lead in the 42nd minute, but Willian Arão's header hit the keeper's hands. In the second half, Neymar Jr. provided a key assist for Gabriel Barbosa, sealing the win. The match took place at Estádio Urbano Caldeira in Santos, with an attendance of 10,257 fans.
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