Match report
Chapecoense-sc Stuns Santos 4-2 in Serie A Clash
Chapecoense-sc
4–2
FT
Santos
Jan 28, 2026
In an electrifying match of the Brazilian Serie A, Chapecoense-sc stunned Santos by securing a comprehensive 4-2 victory on January 28. W. Clar opened the scoring with a penalty in the early minutes, followed by goals from Higor Meritao and Jean Carlos. Rafael Carvalheira's late goal sealed the win for Chapecoense-sc despite efforts from Gabriel Menino and A. Barreal for Santos.
Key Facts
- • Chapecoense-sc defeated Santos 4-2 in Serie A.
- • W. Clar scored a penalty at minute 16.
- • Gabriel Menino equalized for Santos at the half (minute 45).
- • A. Barreal put Santos ahead with an assist from Ze Rafael at minute 67.
- • Higor Meritao and Jean Carlos each scored in the second half, followed by a late goal from Rafael Carvalheira.
Lineups
Chapecoense-sc
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 12 Leo Vieira (G)
- 2 Marcos Vinicius (D)
- 25 Victor Caetano (D)
- 3 Eduardo Doma (D)
- 4 Joao Paulo
- 37 W. Clar (D)
- 99 Rafael Carvalheira (M)
- 27 Camilo Reijers (M)
- 10 Giovanni Augusto (M)
- 7 Marcinho (F)
- 77 Italo (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Rafael Santos
- 33 Bruno Leonardo
- 21 Kauan
- 26 Everton
- 19 David Antunes
- 22 Higor Meritao
- 5 Joao Vitor
- 20 Jean Carlos
- 8 Robert Conceicao
- 11 Y. Bolasie
- 70 Rubens Ricoldi
- 9 Pedro Perotti
Santos
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 77 Gabriel Brazao (G)
- 18 Igor Vinicius (D)
- 4 A. Duarte (D)
- 14 Luan Peres (D)
- 3 Vinicius Lira (D)
- 25 Gabriel Menino (M)
- 5 Joao Schmidt (M)
- 6 Ze Rafael (M)
- 17 G. Caballero (F)
- 19 L. Diaz (F)
- 30 Miguelito (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Diogenes
- 44 Joao Pedro Chermont
- 2 Ze Ivaldo
- 13 Joao Basso
- 31 G. Escobar
- 8 T. Rincon
- 49 Gabriel Bontempo
- 32 B. Rollheiser
- 47 Mateus Xavier
- 22 A. Barreal
- 7 J. Robinho
- 55 Fernando Tank
Timeline
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7' Santos Card · Yellow CardAlexis Duarte
Foul
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15' Santos Card · Yellow CardGabriel Brazão
Foul
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16' Chapecoense-sc Goal · PenaltyW. Clar
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40' Chapecoense-sc Card · Yellow CardMarcos Vinícius
Foul
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45' Santos Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Menino · Assist: Igor Vinicius
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46' Santos subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Caballero · On: A. Barreal
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58' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 2Off: Giovanni Augusto · On: Jean Carlos
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58' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 3Off: Marcinho · On: Y. Bolasie
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63' Chapecoense-sc Card · Yellow CardCamilo
Foul
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67' Santos Goal · Normal GoalA. Barreal · Assist: Ze Rafael
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68' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 4Off: Camilo · On: Higor Meritao
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73' Chapecoense-sc Goal · Normal GoalHigor Meritao
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75' Chapecoense-sc subst · Substitution 5Off: Joao Paulo · On: Robert Santos
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77' Santos subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Díaz · On: Fernando Tank
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78' Santos subst · Substitution 3Off: Ze Rafael · On: Robson Junior
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80' Chapecoense-sc Goal · Normal GoalJean Carlos
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81' Santos Card · Yellow CardGabriel Menino
Argument
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84' Santos subst · Substitution 4Off: Miguelito · On: B. Rollheiser
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89' Santos subst · Substitution 5Off: Gabriel Menino · On: Gabriel Bontempo
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90' Chapecoense-sc Goal · Normal GoalRafael Carvalheira · Assist: Jean Carlos
Match Stats
| Stat | Chapecoense-sc | Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 89% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 25 |
| Corners | 1 | 14 |
| Total Passes | 281 | 540 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.80 | 1.23 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 12 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | -2 | -2 |
| Accurate Passes | 207 | 481 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 15 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ W. Clar's early penalty gave Chapecoense-sc an initial lead, setting a positive tone for their performance.
- ▸ Santos momentarily turned the game in their favor with goals by Gabriel Menino and A. Barreal, but Chapecoense-sc responded strongly with three consecutive second-half goals from Higor Meritao, Jean Carlos, and Rafael Carvalheira.