The victory did not come, but even so, the night of Wednesday (5) was a celebration for the Santos fans, who saw striker Neymar rehearsed in a 1-1 draw with Botafogo-SP in Vila Belmiro for First phase of the Paulista Championship.
Peixão is 1-1 with Botafogo-SP. pic.twitter.com/kwfdqzcrfg
– Santos FC (@santosfc) February 6, 2025
Despite the stumble at home Peixe continues to lead group B, now with eight points. Already the team of Ribeirão Preto remains in the flashlight of Group A after the confrontation, now with four points in seven matches.
The goals were scored by strikers Tiquinho Soares (37 minutes into the first half in favor of Santos) and Alexandre Jesus (for Botafogo at 21 of the final stage), but the highlight of the night was Neymar. Fish shirt 10 entered the lawn after the break.
Prince Neymar Jr’s first moves in this return! 🔟 pic.twitter.com/cj1l1mzrw8
– Santos FC (@santosfc) February 6, 2025
With the ball on his feet, Neymar moved and tried a lot to mark, on six occasions in total. The clearest chance was created 15 minutes into the final stage when he got rid of six opponents before he was left to the defense of goalkeeper João Calos.
Now, Neymar’s next opportunity will arrive at the first victory on his return to Santos will be next Sunday (9), in a match against Novorizontino, at the Doctor Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium in Novo Horizonte.
