SANTOS, BRAZIL — Superstar forward Neymar put on a dominant performance at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium, scoring both goals for Santos FC in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Chapecoense in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
The Brazilian maestro broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a clinical finish to give Santos a 1-0 lead going into halftime. However, Chapecoense responded strongly after the break, equalizing through Marcinho in the 51st minute before an unfortunate own goal by João Ananias in the 62nd minute put the visitors ahead 2-1.
With time running out and Santos pushing for a comeback, Neymar stepped up under intense pressure to convert a clutch 89th-minute penalty kick. The brace capped off an outstanding individual effort, featuring 6 total shots (5 on target), 51 accurate passes, and a match-high rating of 8.55.
