Santos snatch late win over Fortaleza, escape drop zone
In a thrilling match at Arena Castelão, Santos secured a 3-2 victory over Fortaleza in the 12th round of the 2025 Brasileirão. Santos took an early lead through Barreal and extended it with a goal from Guilherme, but Fortaleza fought back with two penalties converted by Pikachu and Yago. In stoppage time, Rollheiser scored the decisive goal, lifting Santos to 14th place with 11 points, while Fortaleza fell to 18th with 10 points, as Santos now prepares for a derby against Palmeiras on July 13th.