- Santos delivered a dominant 3-0 win over Cruzeiro, with Thaciano shining as the standout performer with a 9/10 rating.
- The crucial victory helped Santos narrowly escape relegation, securing their top-flight status on the final day.
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Santos 3-0 Cruzeiro Player Ratings: Thaciano Rated 9/10 as Santos Narrowly Escaped Relegation
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Summary
The whole world was watching this match, as it was officially Neymar’s last game for Santos this season. And just as he promised, he delivered. Neymar helped his boyhood club stay out of the relegation zone, guiding them to three consecutive victories, including today’s emphatic win over 3rd-placed Cruzeiro.
| Stats | Santos | Cruzeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.97 | 0.18 |
| Big Chances | 3 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 6 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Passes | 408 | 357 |
| Tackles | 16 | 15 |
| Free Kicks | 11 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
Santos produced one of their best performances of the season, securing a dominant 3-0 victory over 3rd-placed Cruzeiro in a match they controlled from start to finish. With goals from Thaciano (26’, 28’) and Joao Schmidt (60’), the home side was in complete command throughout the 90 minutes. The entire world had its eyes on this fixture, as it marked Neymar’s final appearance for Santos this season, and the star lived up to expectations, helping his childhood club avoid relegation after three straight wins. Here are the Santos player ratings from a night of total dominance.
Here are Santos Vs Cruzeiro Player Ratings
Santos Player Ratings Vs Cruzeiro
Here are Santos Player Ratings Vs Cruzeiro
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Souza | 7.2 |
| Guilherme | 8.9 |
| J. Schmidt | 7.3 |
| Z. Ivaldo | 7.2 |
| Neymar (C) | 7.9 |
| Thaciano | 9.0 |
| G. Brazão | 7.0 |
| A. Frías | 6.7 |
| Willian Arão | 7.0 |
| Á. Barreal | 6.6 |
| L. Vinicius | 7.7 |
Sportsdunia's player of the match is Thaciano
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