Santos vs Cruzeiro Highlights - September 12, 2026

Santos beat Cruzeiro 2-1 in Brasileirao on September 12, 2026. The match was played at Estádio Vila Belmiro (Urbano Caldeira).

Benjamín Rollheiser (28') scored for Santos. Matheus Pereira (90') scored for Cruzeiro.

An own goal from Fabrício Bruno also went down on the scoresheet.

At kick-off Santos stood in position 13 with 32 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Cruzeiro went into the game in position 6, on 42 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

That run had left Cruzeiro 2 games without defeat.

Kaio Jorge could not find the target for Cruzeiro (3'). Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Everton’s effort (4').

A block denied Gabriel Bontempo on 6 minutes. Everton saw a shot blocked (16').

Moments later, Gustavo Henrique tested the goalkeeper for Santos (19'). Gabriel Bontempo forced a save for Santos on 24 minutes.

Soon after, Benjamín Rollheiser put one away for Santos (28'). An own goal from Fabrício Bruno followed on 32 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out João Schmidt’s effort (36').

Kaio Jorge was booked for Cruzeiro (45'+5').

After the break, Rony tested the goalkeeper for Santos (46'). Gustavo Henrique sent an effort off target for Santos (47').

Moments later, Gabriel Bontempo shot wide for Santos on 48 minutes. Everton could not find the target for Santos (51').

The referee cautioned Everton of Santos on 65 minutes. Soon after, Gabriel Bontempo forced a save for Santos on 69 minutes.

João Marcelo was booked for Cruzeiro (79'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Thaciano’s effort (85').

Shortly afterwards, Matheus Pereira scored for Cruzeiro on 90 minutes after a pass from Luciano Rodríguez.

Substitutions: Santos 5, Cruzeiro 5.

Santos controlled 52.7% of possession. Santos had 31 shots with 9 on target, while Cruzeiro had 9 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Santos 2, Cruzeiro 8. Corners: Santos 13, Cruzeiro 3.

Santos completed the most passes, 516 in total at 86% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.