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Santos Football Club opens with triumph against Santos Athletic Club in 1912

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Santos Football Club opens with triumph against Santos Athletic Club in 1912

Summary

Santos Football Club defeated Santos Athletic Club 3-2 in their inaugural match on September 15, 1912, at Velo Santista. Young winger Arnaldo Silveira, known as 'Miúdo', starred with two goals, while Adolpho Millon added another. The match drew a large crowd, reflecting the significance of the historic clash between the two Santos clubs. This game marked the beginning of Santos' storied history in Brazilian football, leading to many future successes. Santos would go on to play 14 matches at Velo Santista, securing a record of 11 wins and three draws, and winning the 1913 Campeonato Santista.

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By the Numbers

•Santos FC scored three goals in their first match.
•Arnaldo Silveira scored twice for Santos.
•The match took place at Velo Santista.
•A crowd attended, featuring notable English and Brazilian families.
•Santos went on to dominate early local competitions.

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By Gabriel Pierin, from the Memory CenterThe historic clash brought together Santos Foot-ball Club and its namesake, Santos Athletic Club — today famous as the “Englishmen’s Club” — at Velo ...
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