Serie A Regular Season - 4
Santos 2 - 1 FT Vasco DA Gama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Neymar (Moises)
29' Neymar
Thiago Mendes 29'
Cauan Barros (Andres Gomez) 43'
HT
46' ↓ Miguelito ↑A. Barreal
60' ↓ Moises ↑Rony
61' Neymar
↓ J. Rojas ↑M. Hinestroza 70'
↓ N. Moreira ↑Brenner 70'
↓ Lucas Piton ↑Cuiabano 70'
↓ C. Spinelli ↑David 75'
78' ↓ Willian Arao ↑Joao Schmidt
78' ↓ Gabriel Bontempo ↑Ze Rafael
84' ↓ Thaciano ↑Gabriel Menino
↓ Thiago Mendes ↑Tche Tche 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Brazão 
MAGNET
19
Activity
19
Activity
19
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Igor Vinícius 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Frías 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Luan Peres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicius Rodrigues Lira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Miguelito 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Willian Arão
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Gabriel Bontempo
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Moisés 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6
Rating
BENCH
Diogenes 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gonzalo Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mayke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zé Ivaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Barreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Menino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zé Rafael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Rollheiser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasco DA Gama
Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim
MAGNET
29
Activity
29
Activity
28
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Paulo Henrique 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Alan Saldivia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Renan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Cauan Barros 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Thiago Mendes
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
53
Passes
11
Duels
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Andrés Gómez 
DRIBBLER
7
Dribbles
7
Dribbles
11
Attempts
64%
Success %
Forwards
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Puma Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cuiabano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tchê Tchê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Vitor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus França
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brenner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2025 | Santos | 0 - 6 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 30/03/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 01/10/2023 | Santos | 4 - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 14/05/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 20/12/2020 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
| 03/09/2020 | Santos | 2 - 2 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 05/10/2019 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | São Januário |
| 12/05/2019 | Santos | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Urbano Caldeira |
| 24/04/2019 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 1 | Santos | Copa Do Brasil | São Januário |
| 17/04/2019 | Santos | 2 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Copa Do Brasil | Urbano Caldeira |
17/08/2025
30/03/2025
01/10/2023
14/05/2023
20/12/2020
03/09/2020
05/10/2019
12/05/2019
24/04/2019
17/04/2019
Santos Win
Vasco DA Gama Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Neymar Brace Rescues Santos in Relegation Scrap
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This was a gritty survivalist performance where individual brilliance finally outweighed systemic chaos at the bottom of the table.
Drama at the Vila
The air at Estádio Urbano Caldeira was thick with anxiety as two giants of Brazilian football met in a desperate struggle to escape the drop zone. With the Stakes reaching a fever pitch, Santos looked to their most iconic figure to lead the charge. They didn't have to wait long. In the 25th minute, Moises turned provider, delivering a perfect ball for Neymar to slot home. The early breakthrough sent the home crowd into a frenzy, momentarily masking the tactical frailties that have plagued the Peixe this season. It was a classic opening act for a match defined by nerves rather than fluid football.
The Possession Paradox
Despite falling behind, Vasco DA Gama did not crumble. Instead, they controlled possession for large periods, maintaining a 59% share of the ball. This territorial advantage eventually found its reward just before the break. Andres Gomez carved open the defense, allowing Cauan Barros to fire home the equalizer in the 43rd minute. The Balance of the match shifted toward the visitors, who looked more composed on the ball but lacked the final punch. The game devolved into a flurry of fouls and interruptions, as neither side wanted to blink first in this high-pressure environment.
Survival Instincts
In matches like these, top-tier talent usually decides the outcome. Neymar stepped up again in the 61st minute, securing his brace and restoring the lead for Santos. The Intensity remained high until the final whistle, with Vasco launching a barrage of 16 shots, though only two found the target. The home defense held firm, absorbing the pressure to secure a massive three points. While the quality of play was often secondary to the result, this victory is a lifeline for the Peixe. For Vasco DA Gama, the lack of clinical finishing continues to haunt their campaign as they remain rooted to the bottom of the standings.
Key Questions
What made Neymar the Man of the Match?
Neymar displayed world-class efficiency, scoring twice from minimal opportunities to carry his team to a vital victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Instincts Kick In Early
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. This is a clash of wounded giants fighting to escape the early-season basement before the pressure becomes unbearable.
The Setup
It’s only matchday four, but for Santos and Vasco DA Gama, this already feels like a season-defining moment. Both sides are winless, stuck in the bottom four with identical records of one draw and two losses. Playing at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira should give the Peixe an edge, but a low Form rating across both squads suggests a match defined by anxiety rather than quality. The Balance is paper-thin here; it’s a classic "six-pointer" where the Stakes are far higher than the league position currently suggests.
Key Battle
With no clear individual mismatch, this will be a tactical grind between two nervous backlines. The Vasco DA Gama defense, anchored by Robert Renan and supported by Lucas Piton, must withstand a Santos side that will be forced to overcommit. Gabriel Brazão in the Santos goal will need to stay sharp against the counter-attacking threat of Matheus França. It’s less about flair and more about which unit blinks first under the weight of the occasion.
Our Verdict
Our take is that home advantage will barely tilt the scales. Santos will look to Á. Barreal and B. Rollheiser to provide the creative spark, but expect a disjointed affair. Vasco will likely sit deep and frustrate, hoping to snatch something on the break. We expect a narrow 1-0 win for Santos, driven more by desperation than tactical superiority. The Stars on the pitch won't have much room to breathe in what will likely be a gritty, foul-heavy encounter.