Santos beat Portuguesa 4-0 and Marcos Leonardo scored twice

Marcos Leonardo collaborated with two goals in Santos’ spectacular 4-0 victory over Portuguesa, on the Brazil 10th – Paulista Championship 2023. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Marcos Leonardo (1′ 1T and 17 ‘ 1T ) and Steven Mendoza (31′ 1T and 5’ 2T).

Marcos Leonardo was applauded with his brilliant definition a minute into the first half. After receiving an assist from Lucas Lima, the striker placed it to the left post and below. Impossible for the goalkeeper!

Marcos Leonardo nearly widened the gap in the 62nd minute of the second half, but his shot hit one of the posts.

Marcos Leonardo gave a great performance. The Santos striker shone by scoring 2 goals and giving 4 kicks.

Another player who had a great game was Steven Mendoza. The Santos striker shone by scoring 2 goals and giving 3 kicks.

The flow of the match was fought and with a lot of friction during the 90 minutes. There were 3 reprimands: Fabiano, Joaquim and Taua Antunes. Diogo Marzagão was sent off for a direct red card in the 36th minute of the first half.

Santos manager Odair Hellmann presented a tactical 4-3-3 arrangement with João Paulo in goal; Felipe Jonatan, João Lucas, Joaquim and Maicon on the defensive line; Sandry, Dodi and Lucas Lima in the middle; and Marcos Leonardo, Angelo and Steven Mendoza in attack.

Meanwhile, Gilson Kleina’s side came out with a 4-3-3 tactical arrangement with Carlos Thomazella under the three sticks; Pará, Robson, Bruno Leonardo and Fabiano in defense; Diogo Marzagão, Madison and Taua Antunes in midfield; and Luccas Paraizo, João Victor and Gustavo Ramos in front.

Raphael Claus was in charge of overseeing the order of play during the match.

The next day, Santos will face Corinthians at home, while Portuguesa will play as a visitor against São Bento.

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