Santos vs. Audax Italiano: How was the match in the 2nd round of the South American Cup

In a match valid for the 2nd round of the South American Cup, Santos faced off against Audax Italiano at the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil. The match was held on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, and ended in a draw with a score of 1-1.

The match was marked by a lot of intensity and a strong performance from both teams. In the first half, Santos had the majority of the ball possession and created some good chances but failed to convert them into goals. Audax Italiano, on the other hand, played with more caution and focused on defending their goal.

In the second half, the game opened up more, and both teams created several opportunities to score. Santos finally managed to break the deadlock in the 67th minute when midfielder Pedro Castro scored a goal with a beautiful shot from outside the box. However, their joy was short-lived as Audax Italiano equalized just two minutes later with a goal from striker Felipe Flores.

After the equalizing goal, both teams continued to push forward in search of the winning goal, but they were unable to find the back of the net. The match ended in a draw, which was a fair result considering the balance of play.

Despite the draw, Santos remains at the top of their group with four points after two rounds, while Audax Italiano is in third place with two points. Santos will now travel to Chile to face Audax Italiano in the third round of the South American Cup, which promises to be an exciting match.