Robinho gets off mark with winner for Santos

Sao Paulo: Robinho marked his return to Santos with a brilliant back-heeled winner in their 2-1 away win over Sao Paulo in the Paulista championship.

The Brazil striker, on loan for six months at his first club from Manchester City, came on as a substitute 13 minutes after halftime and with five minutes to go back-heeled Wesley`s pass past goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni. Robinho, looking to cement a place in Brazil`s World Cup side, had already served notice his skills were undimmed despite a disappointing spell at City, when his shot at the end of a fine one-two with fellow striker Neymar was saved at full stretch by the keeper."I lacked a bit more physical condition and rapport with those kids who play so well but thank God I could score a wee goal," Robinho told reporters. Teenager Neymar, seen as the new Robinho since his emergence at Santos, put them ahead with a penalty in the 38th minute after midfielder Arouca was brought down by Brazil defender Miranda.The home side equalised nine minutes after Robinho had come on with substitute Roger`s first touch, a header from a cross by Marcelinho, in the `classico` in the Sao Paulo state championship. Bureau Report