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Santos defeats São Paulo 2-1 with Coutinho debut and Gabigol brace
Santos secured a 2-1 comeback victory against São Paulo in a delayed 21st-round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro at the Morumbis stadium. The match was highlighted by the official debut of Philippe Coutinho, who entered in the second half and provided the assist for the winning goal.
São Paulo initially took the lead through a Luciano penalty in the 34th minute. However, Gabigol responded quickly with a header to equalize. In the second half, Coutinho’s play set up Gabigol for his second goal of the night, sealing the win for Santos. This victory marks Santos' fifth consecutive win in the national tournament, moving them closer to a Libertadores qualification spot.
The match also brought injury concerns for São Paulo, as Luciano suffered an adductor injury and played through the final minutes under duress. Other players, including goalkeeper Rafael and midfielder Danielzinho, also faced medical assessments following the game. Additionally, Paulinho, a football executive, announced his departure from Mirassol to join Cruzeiro.
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Campeonato Brasileiro · Cuca · Dorival Júnior · Everton Cebolinha · FIFA · Gabigol · Luciano · Morumbis · Philippe Coutinho · Santos · Santos FC · São Paulo FC