Santos concede early to Universidad Central in Copa Sudamericana tie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Santos faced Universidad Central on July 28 in the Copa Sudamericana's second leg of the round-of-16 playoffs. Universidad Central opened the scoring just 18 seconds into the match following a poor back pass from Santos defender Adonis Frías. Santos, still leading 4-2 on aggregate, responded with multiple scoring chances but struggled with finishing. Coach Cuca rested key players, including Neymar, as he looked ahead to the remainder of the season. The winner will advance to face Ecuador's Macará.
- •Universidad Central scored 18 seconds into the match.
- •Santos leads 4-2 on aggregate after winning first leg 4-1.
- •Neymar and other starters were rested for Santos.
- •Winner faces Macará in the next round of Copa Sudamericana.
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