Marcelo Frigerio celebrated his first victory as head coach of Santos on Saturday, October 9, in the Brazilian Women’s Championship. His team, known as Sereias da Vila, achieved a 2-0 win over Fluminense at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium. This win ended a seven-match winless streak for the team.
Frigerio’s Impact and Tactical Shift
After the match, Frigerio praised the players’ quick adaptation to his coaching philosophy. He stated, “It’s a challenge to arrive at Santos at this moment. Professionally, achieving results is gratifying. I hope this is the start of a change.” The coach emphasized that the competitive spirit and dedication shown by the athletes were crucial in the team’s performance against Fluminense.
This victory lifted Sereias da Vila to 14 points, bringing them closer to the top eight in the standings, just one point behind rivals Flamengo, Ferroviária, and Fluminense, each with 15 points. Santos is currently positioned 11th in the league.
Katrine’s Central Role
One of Frigerio’s key tactical innovations was positioning Katrine in a centralized midfielder role. According to the coach, her presence enhances the team’s creativity and facilitates effective game-play adjustments. He noted, “Katrine provides the necessary rhythm for the creative sector, which allows the team to execute plays with precision.”
Frigerio also adjusted his team’s formation during the match, switching tactics three times to exploit Fluminense’s weaknesses. “I moved to a 4-4-2 formation at the end, placing her on the opposite side to open up diagonals with Evelin, and it worked well,” he explained.
Looking Ahead: The Next Challenge
Santos’ upcoming challenge will be a classic matchup against Palmeiras on Thursday, October 14, at 7:30 PM, hosted at Vila Belmiro. This match is expected to gauge the effectiveness of Frigerio’s tactical changes. Admission is free, and the game will feature a single cheering section.
- Date of Victory: October 9
- Match Outcome: Santos 2 – 0 Fluminense
- Current Points: 14
- Next Opponent: Palmeiras
