Santos 0:2 Athletico — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Kevin Viveros scored twice as Athletico beat Santos 0-2 in the Brasileiro Série A, a result that keeps their momentum rolling without a confirmed next fixture on the horizon. The forward’s brace inside the opening half-hour settled matters long before the final whistle, though Santos’s dominance of the ball told a curious tale of a side that chased the game without ever truly threatening the scoreline.

The turning point arrived early, with Viveros opening the scoring unassisted in the 14th minute and then doubling the lead through João Cruz’s service in the 26th. Santos’s Adonis Frías picked up a yellow card in the 20th minute, while Viveros himself was booked in the 34th, but no red card or VAR intervention altered the flow. Santos pushed forward relentlessly after the break, yet Athletico’s two-goal cushion held firm as the home side’s pressure came to nothing.

The numbers tell of a team outplayed but ruthless: Santos held 62% possession and fired 21 shots against Athletico’s 8, with an expected goals edge of 1.27 to 1.15, while corners went 8-2 in their favour. The second half saw Santos muster 14 shots to Athletico’s 2, yet the away side’s 0.41 xG in that period still produced no reply. Kevin Viveros, the standout with an 8.5 rating and both goals from his forward position, was the difference between domination and defeat.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Santos vs Athletico?

Santos 0-2 Athletico (Brasileiro Série A).

Who scored?

Kevin Viveros (14') for Athletico; Kevin Viveros (26', assist João Cruz) for Athletico.

Were there any cards in Santos vs Athletico?

Yellow cards: Adonis Frías (Santos); Kevin Viveros (Athletico).

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