MATÃO, Brazil (Interstat) — Santos U20 scored twice before halftime and held on to beat Ponte Preta U20 2-1 on Monday at Estádio Municipal Coronel Francisco Vieira. Santos U20 opened the scoring in the 34th minute, then added another goal in the first minute of first-half stoppage time. Ponte Preta U20 answered in the third minute of first-half stoppage time, cutting the deficit to one goal. Santos U20 did not add more but preserved the win. The result moved Santos U20 to 3-0 in this competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Ponte Preta U20 now stands at 0-1-1 in this competition and 0-1-1 across all competitions. The home side pushed after the break but could not find an equalizer. Santos U20 managed the closing stages and secured the road result. Ponte Preta U20 remains without a win this season. Santos U20’s defense limited Ponte Preta U20 after the early second-half push, and the visitors protected the narrow margin until the final whistle.