Neymar scored his first goal after returning to Santos that is his first official goal after 502 days which could boost confidence of the Brazilian in upcoming matches.
Neymar Scored A Goal After 502 Days In A Match Santos Secured A Comfortable Win Against Agua Santa
Neymar played three matches that resulted in a loss and two wins and the Brazilian failed to score in these. Against Agua Santa, the 32-year- old opened the game from the spot, gave an assist, and played the rest of the game phenomenally well to secure the man of the match award.
The goal could give confidence for upcoming matches in Santos
Agua Santo player fouled Neymar on 12 minutes the referee took no time to give a penalty that was converted by the Brazilian to score his 361st goal in their club career. Takiamo scored second goal that was initiated by Neymar as his long ball from the left reached Takinho with a deflection that helped to increase the lead.
Netinho from Agua Santo managed to reduce the lead in the 43rd minute, finishing the pass of Silva. Santos dominated the game and took 15 shots, 8 on target that showed the constant threat that the home team made.
Santos coach Neymar as a potential Asset for Brazil and urged to make a team around him like Messi
Neymar assisted the final goal for his team that was finished by Guilherme to secure the first vitocoty of his team after the return of Brazilian Prince in his boyhood club. The Brazilian expressed his thoughts after the match stating “I'm happy to be playing again. I feel I'm improving.”
Pedro Caixinha urged fans to unite the National team around Neymar as he thinks the former Barca and PSG player has the potential to become unstoppable in the world cup. He stated, “All of Argentina united around Lionel Messi in 2022 to win the World Cup. Why shouldn't Brazil do the same with Neymar?” So, it would be interesting to see if Neymar could retain his form or receive another injury.
H/T- Daily Sports
