Fluminense hosted Juventude in the 28th round of the Brasileirao at the iconic Maracanã Stadium, clinching a narrow 1-0 victory. The match’s sole goal came from Thiago Silva in the 52nd minute of the second half, sealing the fate of the visitors.
Riquelme Felipe delivered a precise cross, allowing the defender to finish powerfully from inside the box.
As the match approached the 80-minute mark, Juventude’s Giovanny struck the post, leaving the visitors yearning for a celebration.
Thiago Silva’s performance was pivotal, not only for scoring the winning goal but also for clearing three dangerous balls from his defensive area, earning him the title of the match’s standout player. Riquelme Felipe also shone brightly, demonstrating impressive skills throughout the encounter.
Fluminense’s coach, Luis Zubeldía, set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation with Fábio in goal; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, and Renê in defense; a midfield trio of Hércules, Mattheus Martinelli, and Lima; and an attacking line featuring Agustín Canobbio, Germán Cano, and Kevin Serna.
On the other hand, Juventude, managed by Thiago Carpini, also adopted a 4-3-3 setup, with Jandrei in goal; Igor Formiga, Abner, Marcos Paulo, and Alan Ruschel forming the backline; Jádson, Caíque Gonçalves, and Luis Mandaca in midfield; and Rafael Bilu, Gilberto, and Gabriel Taliari leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes.
In their upcoming match, Fluminense will face Ceará at home, while Juventude will host RB Bragantino. Fluminense aims to give their best as they prepare for a crucial match against their traditional rivals.
This victory leaves Fluminense with a total of 41 points, placing them in 7th position in the league standings, while Juventude remains at the bottom with 23 points.
Substitutions for Fluminense
59’ 2T – Lima out for John Kennedy, Renê out for Gabriel Fuentes
75’ 2T – Kevin Serna out for Riquelme Felipe
81’ 2T – Germán Cano out for Everaldo, Agustín Canobbio out for Yeferson Soteldo
Yellow Cards for Fluminense
12’ 2T Juan Freytes (Holding an opponent to impede progress), 25’ 2T Thiago Silva (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
Substitutions for Juventude
51’ 2T – Luis Mandaca out for Ênio, Gilberto out for Nenê
72’ 2T – Rafael Bilu out for Edison Negueba
79’ 2T – Jádson out for Giovanny, Gabriel Taliari out for Daniel Peixoto
Yellow Cards for Juventude
27’ 1T Jádson (Holding an opponent to impede progress), 1’ 2T Luis Mandaca (Holding an opponent to impede progress), 25’ 2T Gabriel Taliari (Holding an opponent to impede progress), 26’ 2T Thiago Carpini (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 35’ 2T Marcos Paulo (Holding an opponent to impede progress), 40’ 2T Jandrei (Time wasting), 54’ 2T Giovanny (Insulting or disapproving the referee)