Santos now relies solely on their own efforts to avoid being relegated again to Série B.
In a postponed match from the 13th round of the Brasileirão, played at Vila Belmiro on Saturday night (15), the Peixe defeated Palmeiras 1-0 thanks to a goal by the much-criticized Rollheiser.
This result lifted Peixe out of the relegation zone and confirmed Flamengo’s leadership after Palmeiras’ second consecutive defeat.
Santos dominates but doesn’t score
Palmeiras had only one real goal chance before halftime.
The depleted team of Abel Ferreira had as its first mission to contain the momentum of an incisive Santos.
Santos controlled the actions and saw Carlos Miguel, for example, become a nemesis.
He frustrated Igor Vinícius and then Barreal. He also saw Khelven save after a corner taken by Neymar.
Defesaça! Barreal saiu cara a cara com Carlos Miguel, e o goleiro do Palmeiras fez uma linda defesa com a perna esquerda.#futebol#santos#palmeiras#brasileirãopic.twitter.com/cD4xln0R2B
— ge (@geglobo) November 16, 2025
The Peixe produced and was very aggressive. However, they faltered at the moment of finishing.
Coaches at work
The two substitutions and tactical adjustments ensured a better Palmeiras for the second half. With Brazão preventing a goal from Luighi.
Brazão voa e faz uma bela defesa para evitar o gol do Palmeiras no chute de Luighi.#futebol#santos#palmeiras#brasileirãopic.twitter.com/95X7qt5oJ4
— ge (@geglobo) November 16, 2025
Vojvoda’s response was to bring in Robinho Jr. and Lautaro Díaz, changing the attack configuration.
Better on the field, Palmeiras almost celebrated with Flaco López.
Que chance do Palmeiras! Flaco López bateu no cantinho e a bola passou muito perto da trave de Brazão.#futebol#santos#palmeiras#brasileirãopic.twitter.com/bvbftVMwhJ
— ge (@geglobo) November 16, 2025
There was a complaint from the Palmeiras side about a possible penalty on Maurício.
Jogadores do Palmeiras pediram pênalti em lance envolvendo Maurício, mas Raphael Claus mandou o jogo seguir.#futebol#santos#palmeiras#brasileirãopic.twitter.com/8X4vWLiqC4
— ge (@geglobo) November 16, 2025
The final minutes saw the last substitutions from both sides.
Rollheiser, for instance, saw Carlos Miguel make a difference.
He would make the difference
The huge celebration by Santos fans before the match resumed at 91′.
The persistent Rollheiser struck beautifully after Robinho Jr. set up Escobar’s cross.
Making Vila explode.
Third victory for Santos under Vojvoda. Once again in a classic.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Santos reached 36 points, surpassing Vitória, who has 35 and drops to 17th place.
They will play again on Wednesday (19), when they host Mirassol at Vila. A match from the 34th round.
They will also face Inter (A), Sport (H), Juventude (A), and Cruzeiro (H) ahead.
Palmeiras remains at 68 points, seeing Flamengo lead with 71.
The next opponent will be Vitória. A match brought forward from the 37th round, to be held at Allianz.
They will also face Fluminense (H), Grêmio (A), Atlético (A), and Ceará (A). The Libertadores final will be after the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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