In matchday 34 of the Brasileirao, Fluminense demonstrated their dominance at home, overcoming Flamengo on Wednesday. Fluminense took the lead at 24 minutes into the first half with a well-executed goal from Luciano Acosta. Just eight minutes later, Kevin Serna doubled the score, ensuring a comfortable advantage by halftime.
The only goal for Flamengo arrived late in the match from Jorginho, who found the net at the 39th minute of the second half.
Kevin Serna was the standout player, not only scoring a goal but also making three attempts on target. Luciano Acosta also made his mark, contributing to the scoreline with one goal.
Fluminense’s coach, Luis Zubeldía, fielded a 4-5-1 formation with Fábio in goal; a defensive line of Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, and Renê; a midfield comprising Hércules, Mattheus Martinelli, Agustín Canobbio, Luciano Acosta, and Kevin Serna; while Everaldo led the attack.
Meanwhile, Flamengo’s Filipe Kasmirski opted for a 4-3-3 setup, with Agustín Rossi guarding the net; a defense of Emerson Royal, João Victor, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; midfielders Saúl Ñíguez, Erick Pulgar, and Jorge Carrascal; and the attacking trio of Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique, and Samuel Lino.
The match was officiated by referee Davi Lacerda.
Looking ahead, Fluminense will travel to face Palmeiras in their next outing, while Flamengo will host RB Bragantino at the Jornalista Mário Filho stadium. Currently, Fluminense holds the sixth position with 54 points, whereas Flamengo leads the league with 71 points.
Substitutions for Fluminense
60’ 2H – Luciano Acosta off for Nonato
70’ 2H – Everaldo off for John Kennedy
88’ 2H – Hércules off for Facundo Bernal and Kevin Serna off for Ignácio da Silva
Yellow Cards for Fluminense
13’ 2H – Luciano Acosta (Fouling an opponent), 13’ 2H – Everaldo, 39’ 2H – Renê (Fouling an opponent), 47’ 2H – Samuel Xavier (Fouling an opponent)
Substitutions for Flamengo
45’ 2H – João Victor off for Danilo and Luiz Araújo off for Juninho Vieira
57’ 2H – Samuel Lino off for Everton Cebolinha
66’ 2H – Erick Pulgar off for Jorginho
78’ 2H – Bruno Henrique off for Gonzalo Plata
Yellow Cards for Flamengo
17’ 1H – Saúl Ñíguez (Fouling an opponent), 46’ 1H – Erick Pulgar (Fouling an opponent), 45’ 2H – Ayrton Lucas (Fouling an opponent)