Fluminense and Rivadavia draw 0-0, place decided in second leg | OneFootball

Fluminense drew 0-0 with Independiente Rivadavia in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The tricolor side once again failed to put in a good performance at the Maracanã. The two teams will now decide the spot in the quarterfinals next week in Argentina.

How the match went

First half:

In a very dull first half, Fluminense continued to show the same problems from recent matches, struggling greatly to create dangerous chances. The tricolor side tried hard to use the wings, with Soteldo taking players on individually or sending in crosses, but without success. Luis Zubeldía’s team only really threatened at the end of the first half with a shot from outside the box by Martinelli. Rivadavia, meanwhile, only looked dangerous in the opening minutes, when Salas forced a good save from Fábio.

Second half:

Fluminense came back better in the second half, more attack-minded. But the Argentines had the first clear scoring chance and were once again denied by Fábio. The tricolor side tried to respond shortly afterward with a move involving Acosta, but the ball crashed into the defense. Flu kept controlling the game, but once again it was the Argentines who looked dangerous, only to be stopped by another great save from Fábio, while another shot smashed off the crossbar.

Fluminense’s first big chance came in the 34th minute. After a corner kick, Ganso flicked it on at the near post and the ball fell to Cano in the box, but he shot over the bar. The tricolor side kept pressing, but only managed to threaten with a long-range effort from Savarino.

Next match

Fluminense return to action next Saturday to face Palmeiras in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Maracanã.

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