Vasco da Gama
SantosDay 23
Arão W. 77'
Luan Peres 81'
Vasco da Gama: 1. Jardim - 6. Piton (Rodriguez J. L., 66), 30. Robert Renan, 46. Cuesta C., 96. Paulo Henrique - 23. Thiago Mendes - 3. Tche Tche (Moreira N., 75), 8. Jair - 11. Gomez A. - 77. Spinelli (David, 65)
Substitution: David (from 65); Rodriguez J. L. (from 66); Moreira N. (from 75)
Bench: 13. Fuzato - 43. Freitas L. - 83. Rique R., 88. Cauan Barros - 10. Rojas, 18. Hinestroza, 28. Adson
Yellow Cards: Robert Renan 39; Paulo Henrique 84
Santos: 77. Gabriel Brazão - 14. Luan Peres, 18. Igor Vinicius, 31. Escobar G. - 5. Joao Schmidt (Ananias, 89), 15. Arão W. - 28. Oliva C. (Gustavo Henrique, 62) - 17. Caballero (Rollheiser, 63), 22. Barreal (Rony, 62) - 9. Gabriel Barbosa (Thaciano, 69), 10. Neymar
Substitution: Gustavo Henrique (from 62); Rony (from 62); Rollheiser (from 63); Thaciano (from 69); Ananias (from 89)
Bench: 1. Diógenes, 34. João Paulo - 7. Robinho Junior, 30. Terceros
Talks between the two sides lasted several weeks, but the outcome leaves no doubt
Neymar has once again come under heavy criticism following a poor performance for Santos in their 3–2 defeat to Flamengo
Santos have reportedly paused negotiations over a new deal with Neymar, citing concerns about the forward’s fitness and wage demands
Shakhtar continue their tradition of investing in emerging South American talent
The result leaves Santos 15th in the league table
