Viveros scores twice as Athletico defeats Santos 2-0 in Brasileirão

Athletico secured a 2-0 victory over Santos at Vila Belmiro on August 9, pushing Santos back into the relegation zone. Viveros, the top scorer in the Brasileirão, opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added a second goal in the 26th minute. Santos, despite holding 70% possession, struggled to convert opportunities, remaining in 17th place with 22 points. With this win, Athletico moves to 40 points and remains in close contention with Flamengo, who are ahead in the standings. Santos will now focus on their upcoming Copa Sudamericana match against Ecuador's Macará on August 13.

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