Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) was defeated by Brazilian side Santos, resulting in their elimination from the Copa Sudamericana tournament. UCV initially took an early lead with a goal from Samuel Sosa just 18 seconds into the match. However, Santos mounted a comeback after introducing Neymar as a substitute player. Despite the initial promising start for the Venezuelan team, they were unable to maintain their advantage. Neymar’s presence significantly shifted the momentum of the game in favor of Santos. The match marks the end of UCV’s run in the competition, failing to achieve a needed “miracle” in Brazil. This loss confirms Santos’ advancement in the Copa Sudamericana.