Bragantino beats Santos 2-1 in Brazilian Serie A match

Bragantino defeated Santos 2-1 on Sunday at Cícero de Souza Marques stadium in Bragança Paulista during the 34th round of the Brazilian Serie A. Rodinei scored an own goal in the third minute to give Bragantino an early lead.

Philippe Coutinho equalized for Santos in the 36th minute after a passing combination with Gabigol. Four minutes later, Wallace Yan restored Bragantino's lead by redirecting a cross from Mosquera into the net.

“It surprises me that the play was not questioned by VAR.”

Bragantino moved up one position to eighth place with 47 points and a goal difference of plus five after 34 matches. Santos dropped to ninth place, also with 47 points but a goal difference of plus one.

Santos coach Cuca said his team deserved a better result despite playing away from home. He noted that Santos controlled possession with more than 60 percent and recorded 17 shots.

Cuca criticized the referee and VAR for not awarding a penalty to Rony late in the second half after a challenge by Ryan Augusto. Referee Edina Alves Batista did not call the penalty, and VAR did not recommend a review.

Cuca said he does not usually comment on interpretative calls but believed this situation was clear. He stated that Rony was tripped and that the penalty had to be awarded.