Santos move up Serie A with 2-1 win over Coritiba

ByReuters

Published 18/10/2020 at 00:12 GMT

Oct 17 (Reuters) - Santos scored two first half goals to overcome struggling Coritiba on Saturday and secure a vital three points away from home.

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Kaio Jorge put the visitors ahead after five minutes with a beautiful backheel flick and then Yeferson Soteldo doubled their leader 21 minutes later with a cheeky penalty.

William Matheus pulled a goal back for Coritiba after 78 minutes put it was too little too late for the struggling side.

The result lifted Santos into fourth place in the Serie A table, four points behind Atletico Mineiro, Internacional and Flamengo, all of whom are tied at the top on 31 points.

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