Acosta stunner as Fluminense beat Botafogo, enter Brasileirão G4 | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Botafogo, 1-0, on Thursday night (12th), in the 3rd round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. With the positive result, the Tricolor entered the G4 of the competition.

The first half was marked by a lot of physical intensity. Despite the few chances created, both teams committed a large number of fouls and several yellow cards were distributed. On the side of the Warriors' Team, Samuel Xavier, Canobbio, and coach Luis Zubeldía were warned. Flu had a clear opportunity with the Uruguayan forward, but the shot ended up hitting the post at 49 minutes.

In the second half, Fluminense began to assert themselves better offensively. Right in the opening minute, John Kennedy appeared free in the rival's area but shot over the goal. Keeping up the pace in the match, the Tricolor opened the scoring with a stunning goal by Lucho Acosta, after lobbing the goalkeeper Neto, at 10 minutes. However, Canobbio received a red card after elbowing Montoro at 14 minutes. Even with one player down, the Warriors' Team maintained control of the duel. Botafogo's only dangerous chance was a free kick taken by Danilo, which hit the post, already in stoppage time.

Now, Flu turns all their attention to the Carioca Championship. Next Monday (16th), the Tricolor faces Bangu, in the quarter-finals of the tournament, in a single match, at 6 PM, at Maracanã.

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