Fluminense edge Brasiliense 1-0, closing in on Copinha knockout spot | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Brasiliense 1-0 and paved the way for qualification to the next phase of the Copinha. The Xerém boys relied on a goal from Palacios, still in the first half, to secure the three points. The Colombian became the first foreign player to play for the club in the competition and today scored his first goal. With six points in two games, the tricolor took the lead in group 25.

How the match went

The first half of the match was quite lukewarm, with the Xerém boys performing better than the Brasília team. However, it was the rival who had the first dangerous chances, with two long-range shots. But at 32 minutes, the tricolor launched a quick counter-attack, and Isack Gabriel sent Palacios speeding through the middle, and the Colombian scored past the goalkeeper to open the scoring.

In the second half, the match became more lively. The tricolor started with more ball possession but saw Brasiliense betting on counter-attacks, posing some threat to goalkeeper Gustavo Félix. After a slight pressure from the rival in the first 15 minutes, the Xerém boys began to dominate the match and the offensive actions for the rest of the first half. Despite being better in the match, Felipe Canavan's team posed little threat to goalkeeper Felipe Mambaí. In the final minutes, the Brasília team attempted to apply pressure but was stopped by good saves from Gustavo Félix.

Next match

After another victory, the Xerém boys now face Sfera next Sunday (11) at 11 a.m. to seal their qualification and leadership of group 25 in the Copinha.

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