Even taking part in at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS), Santos FC delivered a primary half for the historical past books and beat Internacional 3-2 on Sunday afternoon (6), within the twenty sixth spherical of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Santos’ targets had been scored by Gabriel Barbosa (2) and Christian Oliva.
With the constructive outcome towards Colorado, Peixe claimed their third consecutive away win within the Brasileirão. Beforehand, Cuca’s males had already crushed Vasco 3-0 at São Januário and Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Area.
With the victory in Porto Alegre, the crew from the coast reached 32 factors and now sits in twelfth place within the match, opening up a seven-point hole over Vasco, the primary crew contained in the relegation zone.
Now, Santos FC switches focus and turns its consideration to the Conmebol Sudamericana. Subsequent Wednesday (9), Santos will host Atlético-MG at 7 p.m. at Vila Belmiro for the primary leg of the continental competitors’s quarterfinals.
Gabigol scored twice towards Internacional (Picture: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
The match – Enjoying at dwelling, Inter truly began higher, controlling possession. However within the seventh minute, Félix Torres came upon the ball and Gabriel Barbosa, alert as ever, stole it in midfield and burst ahead. Exhibiting his common class together with his left foot, the Santos striker superior and slotted it into the nook to open the scoring at Beira-Rio.
After going behind, Internacional confirmed loads of nervousness and noticed Peixe dictate the tempo. Within the twenty fourth minute, Rollheiser discovered Gabigol with a wonderful cross, and the ahead entered the field earlier than being pulled by Matheus Bahia. Referee Alex Gomes Stefano awarded a penalty and, after VAR intervention, despatched off the Colorado membership’s full-back. From the spot, Santos’ No. 9 completed with class into the goalkeeper’s left nook, scoring his second of the sport and making it 2-0.
Christian Oliva scored Santos’ third purpose at Beira-Rio (Picture: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
With a cushty lead and an additional man on the sector, Santos FC didn’t take its foot off the fuel and, within the thirty eighth minute, Rollheiser acquired the ball on the left after a set play and crossed for Christian Oliva’s head. The Uruguayan rose between the center-backs and powered dwelling Santos’ third purpose, closing out the primary half in Porto Alegre.
Trailing 3-0 at dwelling and listening to boos from their very own followers, Inter tried to use strain after the break. Within the 2nd minute, Aguirre acquired the ball on the fringe of the field and unleashed a rocket into the highest nook to chop the deficit.
Arthur (pictured) and Lima made their Santos FC debuts this Sunday (Picture: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
Peixe weren’t shaken by the purpose, persevering with to regulate the motion in midfield and set the tempo of the match. Through the second half, coach Cuca additionally gave debuts to Arthur and Lima, who had been signed by Alvinegro Praiano final week.
The sport remained underneath management till the fortieth minute, when Miguelito dedicated a penalty on Vitinho. From the spot, Bruno Henrique despatched Brazão the mistaken means and made it 3-2. Regardless of the late strain, Santos FC managed to carry on for the away win.
MATCH DETAILSINTERNACIONAL 2 x 3 SANTOS FC
Brazilian Championship – twenty sixth sphericalVenue: Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS)Date: September 6, 2026Kick-off: 4 p.m.Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ)Assistants: Luiz Claudio Regazone (RJ) and Thayse Marques Fonseca (RJ) Yellow playing cards: INTERNACIONAL: Ronaldo, Paulinho, Vitinho, Aguirre. SANTOS FC: Escobar, Gustavo Henrique, Rollheiser, Gabriel Barbosa.Purple playing cards: INTERNACIONAL: Matheus Bahia.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence. .