Fluminense outplayed by Vasco, lose derby at the Maracanã | OneFootball

Fluminense was defeated by Vasco 2-0 on Monday night (20th), at Maracanã, during the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. Rayan and Nuno Moreira scored the goals for Vasco's victory.

The first half began with Fluminense overwhelming in the first 10 minutes. During a play from Vasco, Acosta dispossessed Barros and the ball fell to Cano, who missed a great chance. The rival gradually found its footing but also only had one great chance. The difference is that it ended in a goal. At 37 minutes, Rayan shot from very far, the ball deflected off Freytes and “fooled” Fábio in the play.

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The second half was practically all Vasco. Everything Fluminense tried didn't work. Not even the entries of John Kennedy and Keno had any effect. On the other side, Vasco was dominant and extended the score with another long-distance shot from Rayan. The Flu goalkeeper couldn't hold it, and the ball was left free for Nuno Moreira. After Vasco's second goal, Fluminense's posture was even more apathetic and showed no sign of being able to reverse the situation. To make matters worse, Zubeldía's team barely managed to press in the final minutes and even heard "olé" chants from the Vasco fans.

With the defeat, Fluminense remains at 41 points, distances itself from the G-6, and sees Vasco closing in from behind, with 38 points.

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