Lucho Acosta stunner lifts Fluminense to second in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Botafogo 1-0 on Thursday night (12th), in the 3rd round of the Brazilian Championship at Maracanã. With this positive result, the Tricolor took over second place in the competition.

The first half was marked by a lot of physical intensity. Despite the few chances created, both teams committed a large number of fouls and several yellow cards were handed out. On the Warriors’ side, Samuel Xavier, Canobbio, and coach Luis Zubeldía were cautioned. Flu had a clear opportunity with the Uruguayan striker, but his shot hit the post at 49 minutes.

In the second half, Fluminense started to assert themselves better offensively. Right in the opening minute, John Kennedy found himself free in the opponent’s box but shot over the goal. Keeping up the pace, the Tricolor opened the scoring with a stunning goal from Lucho Acosta, who chipped the ball over goalkeeper Neto at the 10-minute mark. However, Canobbio received a red card after elbowing Montoro at 14 minutes. Even with one player down, the Warriors maintained control of the match. Botafogo’s only dangerous chance was a free kick taken by Danilo, which hit the post in stoppage time.

Now, Flu turns all its attention to the Campeonato Carioca. Next Monday (16th), the Tricolor faces Bangu in the quarterfinals of the tournament, a single-match tie, at 6pm, at Maracanã.

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