Flu held by Coritiba as Kennedy cancels Cóser strike | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Coritiba and Fluminense drew 1-1 at Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira. In the 17th minute Kevin Serna had a goal ruled out by VAR, before Tiago Cóser finished a Josue cross to put Coxa ahead (74.). John Kennedy came off the bench to head in Ignacio's delivery from a set piece for the Tricolor Carioca (81.). Flu controlled the ball with 67.7% possession and 10 corners, yet both sides produced four shots on target. Coxa drop from 6th to 7th in the table, while Flu stay 3rd and visit La Guaira in the Libertadores next before hosting Flamengo in the league, as Coxa head to Botafogo.

Player of the Match: John Kennedy made the difference for Flu off the bench, scoring the equaliser, firing two shots on target and logging five touches in the box.

Stat of the Match: Flu held 67.7% possession, but registered the same four shots on target as Coxa-Branca, underlining how control did not translate into clearer chances.

Three Things We Learned: VAR intervention mattered early, with Kevin Serna's first half finish overturned after a review. Josue created three chances and supplied the assist, adding 19 successful final third passes to drive Coxa's best moments. Tricolor Carioca attacked with width, sending in 26 crosses at 23.1% accuracy and forcing 10 corners.