📹 Flu cruise to win, close on leaders and sink Corinthians | OneFootball

At the Maracanã, Fluminense beat Corinthians 3-1 this Wednesday (1), in the ninth round of the 2026 Brasileirão.

The match, overall, reflected the teams’ positions in the standings.

In other words, the Rio Tricolor was far more organized in every area, while Timão looked offensively inefficient.

Curiously, the first big chance fell to Corinthians, right in the opening minute, but Fábio showed why, even at 45, people are calling for him to be in the Brazil national team.

Making his 150th appearance in the tricolor shirt as a professional, John Kennedy — the hero of the 2023 Libertadores — opened the scoring by dribbling past the goalkeeper.

Kevin Serna also deserves mention, having made the whole play with pace.

Taking advantage of Corinthians’ high defensive line, Fluminense doubled their lead still in the first half.

Serna burst forward freely and at speed, hit the post, but Hércules got the rebound and fired it through the goalkeeper’s legs.

After the break, when Lingard came on to make his debut, Corinthians tested Fábio with another long-range shot.

But there was no stopping it. 

Even with goalkeeper Kauê — replacing Hugo Souza, who was with the national team — pulling off a few miracles, like on this beautiful effort from Samuel Xavier...

The third goal came from Rodrigo Castillo, finishing Martinelli’s assist from inside the box.

In stoppage time, Corinthians pulled one back through André. The goal was questioned for a possible "high foot" in the play, but it was ultimately allowed after a VAR review.

😱 Heated atmosphere at the Maracanã

Fluminense and Corinthians players clashed several times during the match.

By the 15-minute mark, there were already calls for a red card.

Centre-back Gabriel Paulista, for example, went after Lucho Acosta.

But what definitely drew the most attention was Allan’s red card for an obscene gesture.

🚦 How things stand

With their second straight win in the Brasileirão, Fluminense moved up to 19 points and pulled level with leaders Palmeiras — who remain top on goal difference (9 to 6).

Corinthians, meanwhile, are now winless in six rounds and stayed on 10 points, in 11th place in the table.

The Laranjeiras Tricolor are back in action on Saturday (4), when they visit Coritiba at Couto Pereira in the 10th round.

Timão, meanwhile, host Internacional at the Neo Química Arena on Sunday (5).

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