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Neymar scores twice as Santos equalizes against Flamengo in Brasileirão

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Neymar scores twice as Santos equalizes against Flamengo in Brasileirão

Summary

Santos and Flamengo drew 2–2 in a heated match at Vila Belmiro on October 8. Flamengo raced to a 2–0 lead, with goals from Danilo and Paquetá. Santos came back in the closing minutes, with Neymar converting two penalties to level the score, extending Santos' unbeaten run to eight matches. The match saw eight yellow cards and a red card for Flamengo's Jorginho after a VAR review. Santos sits in eighth place with 42 points, while Flamengo holds 61 points, currently second in the league. Both teams are set to play again next Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Santos equalized with two late penalties converted by Neymar.
•Flamengo led 2–0 before Santos' comeback.
•The match featured a total of eight yellow cards.
•Santos has 42 points and is eighth in the standings.
•Flamengo, with 61 points, is currently second.

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12:37 AMYahoo Sports — 🔥 Drama aplenty! Santos fight back to earn a point against Flamengo

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Flamengo built a commanding lead over Santos at Vila Belmiro while they still had 11 players on the pitch.But Neymar converted two penalties to secure a 2–2 draw in a HEATED clash on Matchday 29 of ...
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