Final Result and Key Moments

Santos SP defeated UCV FC 4-2 in Copa Sudamericana. The final scoreline showed home dominance after an early away surge. Three goals were recorded in the data with scorers listed as unavailable for all of them. UCV scored at minute 1, minute 10 and minute 13. Santos responded with four unanswered goals to secure the victory by full time.

Competition Context and First-Half Flow

The match took place in the Copa Sul-Americana with both sides using structured formations. Santos lined up in a 4-2-3-1 while UCV deployed a 4-4-1-1. The opening period featured rapid action. A normal goal opened the scoring for UCV inside the first minute. Samuel Sosa registered a shot on target in that same minute. Santos created immediate replies with shots from Almeida Gabriel Barbosa and Álvaro Barreal. Multiple tackles occurred early involving Christian Oliva, Gabriel Menino and Williams Lugo. Corners were won by both teams and offside calls disrupted Santos on five occasions overall. The first half remained open with frequent throw-ins and fouls recorded at eight for Santos and seven for UCV.

Standout Stats and Second-Half Outcome

Expected goals favored Santos at 3.07 against UCV's 1.95. Home players produced more shots on target including three from Almeida Gabriel Barbosa and two each from Álvaro Barreal and Miguelito Miguelito. Away side shots on target came from Samuel Sosa with two and Juan Camilo Zapata with two. Santos hit the woodwork twice while earning six corners to UCV's four. No red cards were shown and UCV received the only two yellow cards. Assists were credited to Gabriel Menino and Gabriel Bontempo for the home side. The second half saw Santos complete their comeback to reach the 4-2 result at 90 plus five minutes. Injury time added five minutes to the contest.

Player shot volume highlighted Santos attacking intent with Almeida Gabriel Barbosa taking eight attempts and Álvaro Barreal four. UCV's Juan Camilo Zapata led their side with five shots. These metrics aligned with the higher home xG and the final margin. The match provided clear evidence of Santos converting chances more efficiently after the early deficit.

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