This Sunday, Santos and Fluminense faced off in a match corresponding to matchday 22, but neither team could find the back of the net.
The standout player of the match was Renê, the Fluminense defender, who made crucial clearances, thwarting five dangerous attempts from Santos.
On the other side, Santos’ Luan Peres also played a significant role in defense, successfully clearing seven potential threats.
Santos’ coach, Juan Pablo Vojvoda, set up his team in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Gabriel Brazão in goal, defensive players Mayke, Luan Peres, Zé Ivaldo, and Gonzalo Escobar, while Tomás Rincón, Zé Rafael, Gustavo Caballero, Neymar, and Benjamín Rollheiser made up the midfield, with Guilherme leading the attack.
Fluminense, guided by Renato Portaluppi, also opted for a 4-5-1 strategy, with Fábio in goal, backed by Guga, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, and Renê in defense. Their midfield included Hércules, Mattheus Martinelli, Luciano Acosta, Santiago Moreno, and Kevin Serna, while Germán Cano was positioned at the front.
The match was officiated by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Santos will next travel to face Atlético Mineiro, while Fluminense will host Corinthians at the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho.
After this draw, Santos sits in 15th place with 22 points, whereas Fluminense occupies the 9th position with 28 points in the tournament.
Substitutions for Santos
61’ – Tomás Rincón was replaced by João Schmidt, and Gustavo Caballero was substituted for Deivid Washington.
74’ – Mayke came off for Igor Vinícius, while Guilherme was taken off for Tiquinho Soares.
85’ – Benjamín Rollheiser was replaced by Álvaro Barreal.
Cautions for Santos:
28’ – Gonzalo Escobar (Unsporting behavior), 37’ – Benjamín Rollheiser (Unsporting behavior), 48’ – Neymar (Arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Fluminense
64’ – Luciano Acosta was substituted for Paulo Ganso, and Santiago Moreno was replaced by Yeferson Soteldo.
73’ – Mattheus Martinelli came off for Otávio Santos, and Hércules was taken off for Thiago Santos.
88’ – Germán Cano was substituted for Igor Rabello.
Cautions for Fluminense:
30’ – Santiago Moreno (Unsporting behavior), 45’ – Mattheus Martinelli (Unsporting behavior), 41’ – Kevin Serna (Unsporting behavior), and 48’ – Thiago Santos (Unsporting behavior).