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Fluminense was beaten by Vitória 2-1, this Saturday (10/26), in a game valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship, at Barradão. With the result, Tricolor continues with 36 points on the leaderboard.
The team led by Mano Menezes returns to the field next Friday (01/11) to face Grêmio, in a game valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be at 9pm, at Maracanã.
FIRST HALF
After a start with few opportunities and greater possession of the opponent’s ball, Fluminense managed to attack more frequently in the second half of the first half and created good chances to score. In the 12th minute, Jhon Arias received the ball in the small area and was stopped as he finished. At 23, Kauã Elias advanced from the right and finished low to save the goalkeeper. In the 36th minute, Samuel Xavier crossed, Diogo Barbosa supported it and Arias headed it, but it stopped at the goalkeeper.
Tricolor almost found the net in the 40th minute. Lima received it from Kauã Elias and shot on goal. The goalkeeper palmed it and the ball hit the post. At 45, the opponent opened the scoring.
SECOND HALF
Fluminense returned from the break commanding offensive actions and willing to tie the match. After four minutes, Kauã Elias finished, the goalkeeper blocked it and the opposing defense sent it to the corner. At nine, Kauã Elias shot towards the goal after a pass from Jhon Arias, the ball deflected off the defender and went wide of the post.
At 15 minutes, Fluminense equalized the match. After a cross in the area, the ball fell to Martinelli, who shot hard at the crossbar. On the way back, the ball hit the goalkeeper’s back and went in. After the draw, the game became more heated and Tricolor were unable to create any more dangerous chances. At 46, Vitória scored the second goal.
TECHNICAL SHEET
Brazilian Championship – 31st round
10/26/2024, 4:30 pm – Barradão
Fluminense (1)
Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Manoel, Thiago Santos (Ignacio) and Diogo Barbosa; Victor Hugo (Keno), Martinelli, PH Ganso (Marcelo) and Lima; Jhon Arias and Kauã Elias (Germán Cano). Coach: Mano Menezes.
Victory (2)
Lucas Archangel; Raúl Cáceres (Willean Lepo), Néris, Edu and Lucas Esteves; Willian Oliveira (Léo Naldi), Ricardo Ryller (Machado) and Matheuzinho; Everaldo (Carlos Eduardo), Gustavo Mosquito (Zé Hugo) and Alerrandro. Coach: Thiago Carpini.
Goals: Martinelli (15′ 2T) (FLU); Neris (45′ 1T), Alerrandro (46′ 2T (VIT)
Yellow cards: Thiago Santos, Lima (FLU); Gustavo Mosquito, Raúl Cáceres, Léo Naldi, Alerrandro (VIT)
Arbitration: Flavio Rodrigues de Souza, assisted by Neuza Ines Back and Bruno Boschilia
Text: Communication/FFC
Image: Marcelo Gonçalves/FFC
