Fluminense crowned early, beat Maricá with Serna’s goal | OneFootball

Fluminense had already secured the title of the Taça Guanabara. Even so, they did their part and defeated Maricá 1-0 on Sunday night at Maracanã, in the last round of the Campeonato Carioca. Kevin Serna scored the winning goal.

In the first half, Zubeldía's team controlled the ball but faced a well-organized defense on the other side and struggled to create clear chances. The best opportunities came from John Kennedy. In one instance, the new (and old) number 9 was a bit selfish and could have passed to Ganso, who was in a better position to finish.

In the second half, Zubeldía's changes had an effect and turned the game into an attack versus defense scenario. In his first minute on the field, at the 21st minute, Lucho Acosta reached the end line and delivered a perfect cross for Serna's precise header. Flu created more good opportunities, but goalkeeper Yuri Duarte made great saves and prevented the score from being higher.

Now, Fluminense faces Bangu in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca, in a single match, with the date yet to be set by Ferj. The winner will face the victor of Vasco and Volta Redonda in the semifinals.

Photo: Marina Garcia/FFC

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