Flu edge Vasco da Gama as Acosta delivers derby lift | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Fluminense beat Vasco da Gama 1-0 at the Maracanã and remain fourth. Luciano Acosta struck in the 61st minute, turning in Yeferson Soteldo's cross from close range. The substitute's intervention tilted a tight derby for Flu, with the Tricolor Carioca then managing the game. Cruz-Maltino had 14 attempts and 55.3% possession, but Fábio produced four saves as the hosts held firm. Flu host Platense in the Libertadores next, while Vasco visit Santa Fe in the Sudamericana.

Player of the Match: Fábio made four saves, including a sharp stop late on, to preserve the advantage once Acosta had edged the Tricolor Carioca ahead.

Stat of the Match: Cruz-Maltino delivered 36 crosses at 16.7% accuracy, a barrage without the precision to break Flu down.

Three Things We Learned: Acosta's introduction swung the attack, and his finish from Soteldo's cross proved decisive. Fábio's four saves underlined how the Tricolor Carioca withstood 55.3% opposition possession and 14 attempts. Vasco are still 17th in the table, while Flu remain fourth and turn to continental duties next.