In an exciting confrontation for the 16th round of the Brasileirao, Palmeiras showcased resilience by coming from behind to triumph over Fluminense with a score of 2-1. The hosts opened the scoring with a penalty converted by Germán Cano in the 35th minute, but the visitors managed to shift the momentum just before the break and continued with strong offensive efforts in the second half.
The turning point of the match occurred in the 48th minute when Maurício, after receiving a precise assist from Ramón Sosa, scored with a well-placed header into the top left corner, leveling the score just before halftime.
Vitor Roque then capitalized on the team’s growing confidence, netting the winner in the 61st minute with a decisive strike. Despite Fluminense having 16 attempts on goal, they couldn’t convert their chances into the decisive equalizer.
Both Maurício and Vitor Roque were standout players for Palmeiras, with each contributing a goal and maintaining significant pressure on the Fluminense defense. Maurício’s performance was particularly notable, as he pushed forward consistently, further challenging the opposition.
Fluminense’s coach, Renato Portaluppi, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Fábio in goal, supported by Samuel Xavier, Ignácio da Silva, Juan Freytes, and Gabriel Fuentes in defense. Their midfield featured Nonato, Hércules, and Mattheus Martinelli, while Kevin Serna, Germán Cano, and Yeferson Soteldo spearheaded the attack.
Palmeiras, under coach Abel Ferreira, fielded a 4-5-1 formation with Weverton as the last line of defense, and Agustín Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Micael, and Vanderlan forming the back line. The midfield featured Lucas Evangelista, Aníbal Moreno, Facundo Torres, Maurício, and Felipe Anderson, while Vitor Roque led the frontline.
The match was officiated by referee Ramon Abatti Abel.
Looking ahead, Fluminense will next face São Paulo, while Palmeiras is set to host Grêmio at Allianz Parque. Following this clash, Fluminense occupies the eighth position with 20 points, while Palmeiras climbs to third place with 29 points.
Substitutions for Fluminense
59’ 2T – Ignácio da Silva out, Thiago Silva in
60’ 2T – Kevin Serna out, Keno in
65’ 2T – Nonato out, Paulo Ganso in
74’ 2T – Germán Cano out, Everaldo in; Yeferson Soteldo out, John Kennedy in
Yellow Cards for Fluminense
3’ 2T – Gabriel Fuentes (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Palmeiras
35’ 1T – Felipe Anderson out, Ramón Sosa in
72’ 2T – Vitor Roque out, José Manuel López in
73’ 2T – Facundo Torres out, Allan in; Lucas Evangelista out, Emiliano Martínez in
79’ 2T – Maurício out, Raphael Veiga in
Yellow Cards for Palmeiras
26’ 2T – Lucas Evangelista (Holding a rival to prevent progression), 27’ 2T – Facundo Torres (Delaying the game)
Red Card for Palmeiras
52’ 2T – Allan (Direct red card)