The under-20 team repeated the first-leg scoreline, beating Ponte Preta 2-1 at CT Rei Pelé on Sunday morning (18) to secure a place in the Campeonato Paulista quarterfinals. Rodrigo Cézar and Kaio Ganga scored the goals that sealed Santos' qualification.
Santos were down to ten men early in the match when center-back Contreras was sent off. Despite being a man down, the team took the lead through a Rodrigo Cézar penalty in the first half. After the break, Kaio Ganga got on the scoresheet again, adding Santos' second. The visitors scored a late consolation goal.
In the next round, the team will face Santo André, with dates yet to be confirmed.
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#kaio #scored #down

Atlético Mineiro are the first semifinalists of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.
They lost a starter before the ball had even rolled, went behind thanks to Kaio Jorge, and came back after going a man up.
Galo were strong, vengeful, and had the talent of the decisive Fred to secure a 2-1 win over their rivals on Tuesday night, September 1, after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
The spot was sealed in front of 42,992 fans, the biggest crowd of the year at Arena MRV.
The introduction of Cruzeiro's No. 19 had forced the Atlético defender to be substituted in the first leg.

#galo

Atlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.
After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he fell in a way that drew attention, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.
Understand what happened below.
Ruan was caught by a challenge from Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.
And he went down unable to put weight on himself.

#copa #tico