Santos beat Inter 3-2 at Beira-Rio, third straight away win
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Even playing at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS), Santos FC delivered a first half for the history books and beat Internacional 3-2 on Sunday afternoon (6), in the 26th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Santos’ goals were scored by Gabriel Barbosa (2) and Christian Oliva.
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With the positive result against Colorado, Peixe claimed their third consecutive away win in the Brasileirão. Previously, Cuca’s men had already beaten Vasco 3-0 at São Januário and Corinthians 1-0 at Neo Química Arena.
With the victory in Porto Alegre, the team from the coast reached 32 points and now sits in 12th place in the tournament, opening up a seven-point gap over Vasco, the first team inside the relegation zone.
Now, Santos FC switches focus and turns its attention to the Conmebol Sudamericana. Next Wednesday (9), Santos will host Atlético-MG at 7 p.m. at Vila Belmiro for the first leg of the continental competition’s quarterfinals.
Gabigol scored twice against Internacional (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
The match – Playing at home, Inter actually started better, controlling possession. But in the 7th minute, Félix Torres stumbled on the ball and Gabriel Barbosa, alert as ever, stole it in midfield and burst forward. Showing his usual class with his left foot, the Santos striker advanced and slotted it into the corner to open the scoring at Beira-Rio.
After going behind, Internacional showed plenty of nervousness and saw Peixe dictate the tempo. In the 24th minute, Rollheiser found Gabigol with a beautiful pass, and the forward entered the box before being pulled by Matheus Bahia. Referee Alex Gomes Stefano awarded a penalty and, after VAR intervention, sent off the Colorado club’s full-back. From the spot, Santos’ No. 9 finished with class into the goalkeeper’s left corner, scoring his second of the game and making it 2-0.
Christian Oliva scored Santos’ third goal at Beira-Rio (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
With a comfortable lead and an extra man on the field, Santos FC did not take its foot off the gas and, in the 38th minute, Rollheiser received 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 home Santos’ third goal, closing out the first half in Porto Alegre.
Trailing 3-0 at home and hearing boos from their own fans, Inter tried to apply pressure after the break. In the 2nd minute, Aguirre received the ball at the edge of the box and unleashed a rocket into the top corner to cut the deficit.
Arthur (pictured) and Lima made their Santos FC debuts this Sunday (Photo: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos FC)
Peixe were not shaken by the goal, continuing to control the action in midfield and set the pace of the match. During the second half, coach Cuca also gave debuts to Arthur and Lima, who were signed by Alvinegro Praiano last week.
The game remained under control until the 40th minute, when Miguelito committed a penalty on Vitinho. From the spot, Bruno Henrique sent Brazão the wrong way and made it 3-2. Despite the late pressure, Santos FC managed to hold on for the away win.
MATCH DETAILSINTERNACIONAL 2 x 3 SANTOS FC
Brazilian Championship – 26th roundVenue: 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 cards: INTERNACIONAL: Ronaldo, Paulinho, Vitinho, Aguirre. SANTOS FC: Escobar, Gustavo Henrique, Rollheiser, Gabriel Barbosa.Red cards: INTERNACIONAL: Matheus Bahia.
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