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During the first half, São Paulo appeared to be in control. They leveraged their early-season momentum from a victory over Corinthians. Nevertheless, Santos utilized their home ground advantage well—historically, they often find a way to emerge victorious in classic matches at Vila Belmiro. As expected, the first half saw both teams challenging each other tactically and physically, but the pace picked up as the match progressed.
Santos managed to equalize with an unexpected goal that resulted from a throw-in, showcasing their ability to utilize even the slightest opportunities. The turning point emerged in the second half when Santos executed a well-coordinated counterattack, securing two more goals and demonstrating excellent synergy on the field.