Peixe defeats Coritiba and secures promotion to Serie A, one year after being relegated.
A sense of relief! That’s how Santos fans felt last Monday in Brazilian Championship. After defeating Coritiba 2-0 at Couto Pereira, Peixe secured their return to Brazil’s top flight just one year after being relegated for the first time in their history. Find the most reliable football scores at ai scores.
Facing a team with no aspirations in the standings – Coritiba sits in 10th place, having no chance of promotion or relegation – Fábio Carille’s side controlled the match comfortably and won with goals from Wendel Silva and Otero, who scored a beautiful free-kick.
In addition to securing their spot in Serie A, Santos is also closing in on the title of Serie B. With 68 points, the Paulista club needs just one more victory to confirm the title. It could even be clinched on Sunday with a draw or even a loss, as long as Mirassol and Novorizontino do not win in the next round.
The campaign has been solid. Since their relegation, the club’s management built a competitive team, despite a lower budget, with a clear goal of returning to the top division. So far, in 36 matches, they’ve won 20, drawn 8, and lost only 8, with the best attack in the competition and the second-best defense, only behind Mirassol.
In their pursuit of the title, Santos will face CRB at Vila Belmiro on November 17 and close out their Serie B campaign against Sport on November 24. Stay ahead of the curve with BB Score.
