In the 16th round of the Brasileirao, Palmeiras clinched a significant away victory against Fluminense. The encounter was filled with excitement as Palmeiras managed to turn the game around with goals from Maurício (48′ of the first half) and Vitor Roque (16′ into the second half), despite Fluminense initially taking the lead through Germán Cano’s penalty goal in the 35th minute.
A standout moment was Maurício’s goal in the dying moments of the first half. Receiving a well-placed pass from Ramón Sosa, the midfielder executed a powerful header that struck the top left corner of the net.
Fluminense was more aggressive in their shooting, attempting 16 shots on goal, but they ultimately fell short, unable to reclaim the lead.
The star of the match was undoubtedly Vitor Roque, who scored once and attempted two shots on target against Fluminense. Maurício was also pivotal, not only scoring but contributing with two additional shots.
Coached by Renato Portaluppi, Fluminense lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Fábio as the goalkeeper; Samuel Xavier, Ignácio da Silva, Juan Freytes, and Gabriel Fuentes in defense; and Nonato, Hércules, and Mattheus Martinelli in midfield, complemented by Kevin Serna, Germán Cano, and Yeferson Soteldo in attack.
On the other side, Palmeiras, under Abel Ferreira’s guidance, set up in a 4-5-1 strategy. Weverton stood in goal, supported by Agustín Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Micael, and Vanderlan in defense. The midfield consisted of Lucas Evangelista, Aníbal Moreno, Facundo Torres, Maurício, and Felipe Anderson, with Vitor Roque leading the front line.
The match referee was Ramon Abatti Abel.
Fluminense will next face São Paulo in their upcoming match, while Palmeiras is set to host Grêmio at the Allianz Parque. Currently, Fluminense holds the eighth position with 20 points, whereas Palmeiras ascends to third place with a total of 29 points in the league.
Fluminense Substitutions
59′ 2T – Ignácio da Silva replaced by Thiago Silva
60′ 2T – Kevin Serna replaced by Keno
65′ 2T – Nonato replaced by Paulo Ganso
74′ 2T – Germán Cano replaced by Everaldo and Yeferson Soteldo replaced by John Kennedy
Fluminense Cautions:
3′ 2T – Gabriel Fuentes (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Palmeiras Substitutions
35′ 1T – Felipe Anderson replaced by Ramón Sosa
72′ 2T – Vitor Roque replaced by José Manuel López
73′ 2T – Facundo Torres replaced by Allan and Lucas Evangelista replaced by Emiliano Martínez
79′ 2T – Maurício replaced by Raphael Veiga
Palmeiras Cautions:
26′ 2T – Lucas Evangelista (Holding an opponent to prevent them from advancing)
27′ 2T – Facundo Torres (Delaying the game)
Palmeiras Red Card:
52′ 2T – Allan (Direct red)