Miguel Terceros starts in Santos' dominant 4-1 win in Venezuela

Bolivian midfielder Miguel Terceros played a key role for Brazilian club Santos in their commanding 4-1 away victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela. The match, the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, saw Terceros start and contribute significantly over 76 minutes of play.

Terceros was an active presence on the field, completing 21 of his 27 attempted passes for a 78% success rate. He also provided two key passes, touched the ball 41 times, and made three ball recoveries. His efforts helped Santos build a substantial lead in the tie.

He was substituted in the 76th minute by Robinho Jr., with Santos already holding a comfortable advantage. This performance marks another opportunity for the young Bolivian to gain experience and build confidence with the Brazilian team, as he aims to solidify his place in the squad for both domestic and international competitions.

The second leg is scheduled for July 28 at Santos' home stadium, Vila Belmiro. With the strong first-leg result, Santos is in a favorable position to advance to the Copa Sudamericana's round of 16.