Santos will have the doors closed in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil

Santos will have the doors closed in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil


Duel without audience, against Botafogo-SP, will take place by confusion in Vila Belmiro, last year

Botafogo-SP will be the opponent of Santos in the third phase of the Copa do Brasil. With ambitions of reaching the round of 16 of the competition, Peixe will have to play without the support of his fans in the second leg of the duel.




Last year, Santos and Corinthians played in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, in Vila Belmiro. Despite the 1-0 victory, Timão’s 4-0 first leg was decisive. After the final whistle and Santos were eliminated, Peixe fans invaded the pitch, where one fan even attempted to hit goalkeeper Cássio.

For this reason, the STJD punished Santos with two games behind closed doors in the Copa do Brasil, as well as a R$35,000 fine. Alvinegro Praiano has already served half of the penalty against Iguatu-CE, but still have to play another game in these conditions.

It is a fact that Santos performance is better next to his fans. At home, the club is still unbeaten on the year. Not to mention that the only match won away from home, the one against Ceilândia, had only Peixe fans.

The classification in Copa do Brasil, in addition to keeping the fight for the title alive, guarantees a good prize pool. So far Santos has accumulated 5.2 million reais in quotas and can add another 3.3 million reais to the coffers if they pass the stage.

Source: Terra

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