Bahia
SantosDay 13
William Jose 83'
Rollheiser (p.) 45'
Bahia: 22. Léo Vieira - 3. Xavier Gabriel (Gilberto, 46), 8. Caio Alexandre (Erick, 72), 21. Ramos Mingo, 46. Luciano Juba - 6. Jean Lucas - 5. Acevedo - 15. Araújo (Ribeiro E., 46), 16. Erick Pulga (Ademir, 90) - 12. William Jose, 99. Olivera (Everaldo, 73)
Substitution: Gilberto (from 46); Ribeiro E. (from 46); Erick (from 72); Everaldo (from 73); Ademir (from 90)
Bench: 4. Kanu, 25. Iago - 11. Rodrigo Nestor - 23. Sanabria
Yellow Cards: Erick Pulga 20; Ramos Mingo 59; Ribeiro E. 90
Santos: 1. Diógenes - 4. Verissimo, 12. Mayke, 31. Escobar G. - 5. Joao Schmidt (Luan Peres, 89) - 16. Thaciano (Diaz L., 65), 28. Oliva C., 49. Gabriel Bontempo (Rincon T., 80) - 32. Rollheiser (Terceros, 65) - 11. Rony (Moises, 80)
Substitution: Diaz L. (from 65); Terceros (from 65); Rincon T. (from 80); Moises (from 80); Luan Peres (from 89)
Bench: 98. Frías - 7. Robinho Junior, 22. Barreal, 47. Mateus Xavier
Yellow Cards: Diógenes 53; Terceros 72; Mayke 82; Escobar G. 89
Talks between the two sides lasted several weeks, but the outcome leaves no doubt
Neymar has once again come under heavy criticism following a poor performance for Santos in their 3–2 defeat to Flamengo
Santos have reportedly paused negotiations over a new deal with Neymar, citing concerns about the forward’s fitness and wage demands
Shakhtar continue their tradition of investing in emerging South American talent
The result leaves Santos 15th in the league table
Santos FC have launched one of the boldest moves in South American football in recent memory, committing to pay over $21 million to bring Neymar back to the club for just five months
