Fluminense slip up and concede late equaliser to bottom side Sport | OneFootball

In a lively clash of the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, Sport and Fluminense drew 2-2 at Ilha do Retiro.

All the goals of the match occurred in the second half. Fluminense opened the scoring with Lucho Acosta. Sport equalized with Lucas Lima. The team from Rio took the lead again with John Kennedy, from a penalty. However, the home team leveled the score again in stoppage time, with Luan Cândido.

And now?

With the result, the tricolors reached 35 points and missed the chance to get closer to the top 6 of the Brazilian Championship. Meanwhile, the team from Pernambuco reached 15 points, remaining at the bottom.

Match Summary

SPORT 2 x 2 FLUMINENSE

Competition: 26th round of the Brazilian Championship  Location: Ilha do Retiro, in Recife (PE)  Date: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)  Time: at 7 PM (Brasília time)  Yellow Cards: Matheus Alexandre, Zé Lucas, and Ramírez (Sport) / Ignácio (Fluminense)  Red Cards: None

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GOALS:

Acosta, at 19′ of the 2nd half (Fluminense) Lucas Lima, at 28′ of the 2nd half (Sport) John Kennedy, at 38′ of the 2nd half (Fluminense) Luan Cândido, at 53′ of the 2nd half (Sport)

SPORT

Gabriel, Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, and Luan Cândido; Zé Lucas (Lucas Lima), Rivera, Hyoran (Léo Pereira), and Matheusinho (Atencio); Barletta (Romarinho) and Ramirez (Pablo) Coach: Daniel Paulista

FLUMINENSE

Fábio, Guga (Samuel Xavier), Ignácio, Freytes, and Renê; Hércules (Otávio), Martinelli, and Lucho Acosta (Lima); Canobbio (Soteldo), Cano (John Kennedy), and Serna Coach: Luís Zubeldía

How the game went

The match started lively, with both teams focused on the attack. Sport threatened in the first minute when Rivera shot for a save by Fábio. Fluminense responded with a shot by Canobbio over the crossbar.

The visitors were more organized on the field and almost scored at 23 minutes. Canobbio received a pass from Lucho Acosta and hit the post. Towards the end, Fluminense remained better and even scored at 43 minutes with Martinelli. However, the goal was disallowed due to a foul at the beginning of the play. Thus, the match remained tied until halftime.

In the second half, Sport tried to apply pressure in the early minutes but struggled to create good chances. The home team hovered around the area but without danger.

Gradually, Fluminense balanced the match and started to advance. The team from Rio was more efficient and opened the scoring at 18 minutes. Cano received a pass in the area and hit the post. Serna picked up the rebound and passed to Lucho Acosta to score.

The team from Pernambuco tried to react immediately. Matheusinho shot from distance and saw the ball go over the crossbar. The play encouraged Sport, which equalized at 27 minutes. Lucas Lima received a pass in the area and chipped the ball over Fábio.

From there, the match was open, with both teams seeking victory. Fluminense scored at 37 minutes. Ignacio was brought down in the area, and the referee awarded a penalty after being called by the VAR. John Kennedy converted.

In the final minutes, the game remained lively. Fluminense squandered good chances with John Kennedy. Meanwhile, Sport, driven by determination, equalized at 51 minutes. Luan Cândido took advantage of a cross and stretched to secure the draw at Ilha do Retiro.

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