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Rollheiser’s Stoppage-Time Winner Lifts Santos Past Palmeiras, Shaking Up Brasileirão Race

Flamengo take first place after Palmeiras falter during the FIFA window.

Overview

  • Benjamín Rollheiser came off the bench to score at 90+ and seal Santos’ 1-0 win at Vila Belmiro in the postponed Round 13 classic.
  • Santos climb to 36 points and exit the relegation zone as Vitória drop into the Z-4 on 35.
  • Palmeiras remain on 68 points, three behind Flamengo on 71, with five rounds remaining in the season.
  • Coach Abel Ferreira said his side lacked midfield options, pointing to more than 10 absences from suspensions and national-team call-ups and noting no replacements for the No. 5 and No. 8 roles.
  • Santos controlled the first half with Neymar driving play, Palmeiras improved after the break with Flaco López on, and goalkeeper Carlos Miguel kept the visitors in it before the late decisive strike.