Fluminense edge Ceará 1-0 and break into the G6 | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Ceará 1-0 this Wednesday (29th) in a postponed match from the 12th round of the Brasileirão. The tricolor secured the three points thanks to a free-kick goal by Renê in the first half. With this result, the tricolor reached 47 points and overtook their rival Botafogo, entering the G6.

First Half

Playing at home and needing the result, Fluminense had a dominant first half at Maracanã. The Carioca tricolor controlled possession and the main offensive actions during the first 45 minutes. Zubeldía’s team once again relied on a great performance from Lucho Acosta in midfield to create the main chances.

At the 19th minute, the Argentine even managed to open the scoring, but Freytes was flagged offside at the start of the play. Shortly after, Renê took a direct free kick and benefited from a goalkeeper error to put Fluminense ahead. The play was marked by controversy over the foul call. Even after taking the lead, the team of warriors kept pressing for a second goal, and Acosta nearly doubled the lead after a one-two with JK.

Second Half

Fluminense returned for the second half without letting up the pace and continued to dominate the match. Just 10 minutes in, Lucho Acosta exchanged passes with Martinelli and finished dangerously. In the next attack, the Argentine found Canobbio in stride, who shot into the side netting, making some fans think it was a goal. Shortly after, the Uruguayan received the ball inside the box and hit the post of goalkeeper Bruno Ferreira. At the 20th minute, it was Germán Cano’s turn to threaten after a Renê free kick.

After the 30th minute, Ceará improved a bit in the match, but was unable to create much to threaten Fábio’s goal. At the 41st minute, Acosta launched Cano in the box, who glanced a header that posed danger to Vozão’s goal. Even with a bit of pressure from the rival in the final minutes, the tricolor held on to secure the three points.

Next Match

Fluminense returns to the pitch next Sunday (2nd) to face the same Ceará in the Brasileirão. The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Castelão. The clash is valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.

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