Overview

• Scored in the 84th minute, Neymar controlled Guilherme’s assist, spun past two defenders and beat goalkeeper Agustín Rossi to secure a 1-0 victory over Flamengo.
• The win moved Santos to 13th place with 14 points, pulling the club temporarily clear of direct relegation.
• His strike snapped a four-month Brasileirão scoring drought that spanned the first 12 league matches of the season.
• Neymar returned to the starting lineup after recovering from early-season injuries and sealed a contract extension through year-end.
• He has said he is still regaining full fitness and aims to play the full 90 minutes in upcoming matches.