Neymar scores stunning Olympic goal from corner in Santos victory

gulfnews.com — February 24, 2025 at 08:01 AM UTC

Neymar Jr. scored a remarkable goal directly from a corner during Santos FC's match against Internacional de Limeira in the Campeonato Paulista. The goal, known as an "Olympic goal," came in the 27th minute and surprised the goalkeeper. This goal followed an earlier score by Tiquinho Soares, giving Santos a 2-0 lead. Neymar's celebration addressed recent criticism, as he cupped his hands to his ears, emphasizing his focus on performance. Santos continued to dominate the first half, with Tiquinho scoring again shortly after Neymar's goal. The team's strong performance showcased their attacking prowess under coach Pedro Caixinha.

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Neymar scores olimpico goal in Santos' win over Internacional de Limeira (theguardian.com)
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Neymar scores first career corner goal in Santos win over International Limeira (sportstar.thehindu.com)
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Neymar scores stunning Olympic goal from corner in Santos victory (gulfnews.com)
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Neymar scores directly from corner kick in Santos win after urging fans to boo him (dailymail.co.uk)
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