Honestly, before the match started, I was sitting with a cup of tea and telling myself, “This one is going to end in a draw.” Big derby games usually end like that. Too much pressure, too much pride.
And this wasn’t just any match. It was
Santos Futebol Clube
vs
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista.
When these two meet, it’s not only about three points. It’s about ego. History. Fans. Bragging rights.
I’ve learned something from watching football over the years — whenever I feel too confident about a prediction, the opposite usually happens 😅 So this time, I kept my expectations low.
Still… in my head? Draw.
First Half – Tension Everywhere
The game started exactly how I expected. A lot of intensity. Hard tackles. Quick transitions.
Santos kept more possession, trying to build attacks calmly. Corinthians looked dangerous on counters. A couple of moments made me jump from my seat because I thought, “That’s it, that’s the goal!”
But no. Not yet.
It felt like both teams were testing each other. Like two boxers waiting for the right moment to throw the real punch.
Second Half – Everything Changed
I don’t know what Santos’ coach said during halftime, but something clearly worked.
They came back sharper. Faster. More direct.
Then the first goal came.
After that, the energy shifted. You could actually feel it. The crowd noise probably played a big role too. That home atmosphere makes a difference — more than people admit sometimes.
Second goal.
Corinthians tried to respond and did manage to score once. For a moment, I thought, “Okay, comeback is possible.”
But Santos weren’t done.
Third goal.
Game over.
Final score: 3–1
And there goes my “safe draw prediction” 😂
What Stood Out to Me
In derby matches like this, tactics matter, yes. But emotion matters more.
Body language. Confidence. Crowd support.
Some games are not won by statistics. They are won by belief.
And on that day, Santos believed more.
A Funny Moment
After the match, I messaged my friend and said, “Bro, I thought it would be a draw.”
He replied, “That’s why you’ll never be a football expert.” 🤣
Fair enough.
Final Thoughts
This is why I love football.
It doesn’t care about your predictions. It doesn’t respect your logic. It just happens.
Derby games especially — form, league table, past results — sometimes all of it becomes secondary. Pride takes over.
So tell me honestly 👇
Did you expect Santos to win like this?
Or were you also thinking it might end level?
Let’s see who actually reads the game better 😄