A 1-1 draw between Corinthians and Santos in a Brasileirão Série A match on , has left both clubs facing an uncertain path to securing Copa slots, according to reports. The match, the 31st round of the 2023 season, was played at Vila Belmiro.
Zé Rafael opened the scoring for Santos in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a rebound after a shot from Adonis Frías. However, São Paulo equalized in the second half with a header from Jonathan Calleri in the 20th minute, following a cross from Lucas Moura. This marked Calleri’s first goal in the Brasileirão since , after a period sidelined by injury.
The match unfolded against a backdrop of significant fan protests directed at Santos’ management, specifically President Marcelo Teixeira and director Alexandre Mattos. Organized supporters largely refrained from traditional chants of encouragement, instead voicing their discontent throughout the game. Notably, Zé Rafael’s goal occurred during one of these protest periods.
This encounter was the second between the two teams this season. São Paulo had previously defeated Santos 2-1 in the Paulistão on , at Morumbi stadium.
Reports indicate that São Paulo appeared more comfortable and posed a greater attacking threat during the match, despite playing away from home. However, Santos managed to take the lead just before halftime. The second half saw limited action until Calleri’s equalizer.
The draw highlights the competitive nature of the Brasileirão Série A and the challenges faced by both Corinthians and Santos in their pursuit of qualification for the Copa. The protests from Santos fans underscore the pressure on the club’s leadership and the potential for further unrest if results do not improve.
The managerial career of Pedro Caixinha is also noteworthy. Currently the head coach of Juárez in Liga MX, Caixinha has a diverse coaching background, having previously managed Santos Laguna twice, as well as Al-Gharafa, Rangers, Cruz Azul, Al Shabab, Talleres, Red Bull Bragantino, and Santos. He began his coaching career in his late twenties, initially as an assistant coach with Sporting CP, Al-Hilal, Panathinaikos, Rapid București, and the Saudi Arabia national team before transitioning to a full-time managerial role in 2010 with União Leiria.
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