Overview
- Rayan opened the scoring in the first minute and then set up Fernando to make it 2-0 at 13 minutes.
- Santos reduced the deficit at 37 minutes through João Alencar's near-post header but could not find an equalizer.
- Pietro sealed the result in stoppage time by finishing a rebound after Murilo struck the crossbar.
- Goalkeeper Victor delivered pivotal saves as Santos generated pressure from set pieces and efforts by Pedro Assis.
- The match was played at Estádio Luisão in São Carlos on Friday night, and Guanabara City advanced earlier on penalties over Atlético-PI after a 0-0 draw.