Fluminense beat Vasco in a match with three penalties, reach Carioca final | OneFootball

Fluminense is in the final of the Campeonato Carioca. This Sunday, in the second leg of the semifinal, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras drew 1-1 with Vasco da Gama at Maracanã. Robert Renan opened the scoring for the cruzmaltinos, but Ganso, from the penalty spot, put the home team into the final. There were two other penalties in the match, one for each side, both missed.

Match Situation

With this result, Fluminense secured its spot in the final of the Campeonato Carioca and now awaits its opponent in the decider. The Tricolor das Laranjeiras will face either Flamengo or Madureira for the title. In the first leg, Rubro-Negro won 3-0. Vasco, meanwhile, says goodbye to the tournament.

📋 Match Summary?🔴🟢 FLUMINENSE 1 x 1 VASCO ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Carioca Semifinal (second leg) 🏟️ Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 📅 Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

How was the match?

First half

Fluminense had the chance to take the lead just three minutes in. Canobbio led a counterattack, was fouled by Barros for a penalty, but Renê shot wide.

After the missed chance, Vasco grew into the game, especially with David at the 11th minute. He played in Puma Rodríguez in a move cut out by Renê, took a shot that was saved by Fábio, and then missed the rebound after a cross from Lucas Piton.

Even without much inspiration from Lucho Acosta and Serna, Fluminense tried to respond. Vasco, however, opened the scoring at 35 minutes: after a corner from Rojas and a save by Fábio from Saldivia’s header, Robert Renan scored on the rebound. The goal was initially disallowed but confirmed by VAR.

Second half

Both teams came out in the second half creating chances, but were stopped by good performances from the goalkeepers.

At 24 minutes, Vasco was awarded a penalty after Freytes brought down Andrés Cuesta. Brenner took the penalty, and Fábio saved it, with the ball even hitting the post.

At 39, Fluminense was awarded a penalty after a handball by Barros, confirmed by VAR. Ganso converted at 42 minutes, sealing the 1-1 draw and guaranteeing the Laranjeiras team a spot in the Campeonato Carioca final.

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*By Gazeta Press.

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