Flu stun Palmeiras with stoppage-time clincher | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Fluminense beat Palmeiras 3-2 at the Maracanã with a stoppage-time winner. In the 10th minute, Gustavo Gómez headed Palestra ahead from Joaquín Piquerez's cross following a corner. After the break, Hulk levelled for Flu from Agustín Canobbio's cross (42.), Verdão retook the lead through Maurício (82.), then Kevin Serna replied for Tricolor Carioca (85.), and Germán Cano headed the winner in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Flu controlled 59.9% possession and produced 17 attempts, reflecting sustained pressure. Verdão remain top on 48 points and visit Cerro Porteño in the Libertadores next, while Flu travel to Independiente Rivadavia in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Germán Cano came on to settle the game with a stoppage-time header, adding three attempts and four touches in the box off the bench.

Stat of the Match: Guga made four key passes, his supply kept Flu dangerous down the right.

Three Things We Learned: Flu completed 88.5% of passes and had 59.9% possession, showing control in midfield. Palestra's aerial threat persisted at dead balls, with Gustavo Gómez's opener underlining it. Two substitutes, Kevin Serna and Germán Cano, delivered the late turnaround for Tricolor Carioca.