Serna scores as Fluminense beat Mirassol, near top six | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Mirassol 1-0 in the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship at Maracanã. The tricolor team secured the three points with a goal from Kevin Serna in the first half, closing in on the G6. With the victory, the Team of Warriors reached 50 points, one behind Botafogo (sixth place) and two behind Bahia (fifth place). Fluminense maintains a 100% home record since Zubeldía's arrival.

First Half

The first big chance of the match came in the very first minute. Serna sped through the middle of the São Paulo team's defenders and was almost pulled down inside the area. Daronco initially gave a red card to the defender but withdrew the expulsion after consulting the VAR. Following this incident, Acosta took a dangerous free kick but sent it wide. After this, the game calmed down, with very balanced battles in the midfield.

At 19 minutes, Negueba made a great play on the left and shot for a great save by Fábio. On the rebound, Danielzinho shot with a lot of danger but off-target for the tricolor goal. Shortly after, Canobbio received from Acosta on the right, entered the area but ended up crossing into Walter's hands. At 30 minutes, the Argentine midfielder found Serna free on the left, the Colombian cut the defender and shot from afar, the ball deflected off Daniel Borges and went into the corner to open the scoring.

The tricolor team didn't let the pace drop after taking the lead, and at 38 minutes, Canobbio sped up but shot over the bar. The great chance to extend the lead came at 40. Acosta made a great play, exchanged passes with Eve, and shot hard for a great save by Walter. In the final minutes, Yago Felipe had the chance to equalize, but ended up shooting weakly and Fábio saved easily.

Second Half

Fluminense returned to the second half with the same intensity as they started the match. In the very first minute, Lucho Acosta stole the ball in midfield, found Canobbio on the wing. The Uruguayan entered the area, returned it to the Argentine who shot weakly for Walter's save. Mirassol reacted shortly after, Fábio made a mistake on a cross but Neto Moura almost equalized. In the next attack, Samuel Xavier crossed perfectly for Eve, who headed wide.

After these plays, the match cooled down. The next great chance came at 24 minutes. Renê received from Serna and shot low, Canobbio deflected with a backheel and the ball went very close to Walter's post. The tricolor continued to have the best chances to score in the match but failed to capitalize. At 36, Canobbio entered the area free but instead of shooting, he looked for a pass to JK and the defense cut it off. At 38, Serna attempted an individual play on the left but shot weakly for Walter's save. The tricolor still had chances with number 99 and Freytes at the end with great danger.

Next Match

Fluminense returns to the field next Sunday (09) to face Cruzeiro in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão. The match is scheduled for 4 PM (Brasília time) at Mineirão.

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