Time tunnel: Flu reach 2017 Carioca final after dazzling display | OneFootball

Fluminense and Vasco will decide, this Sunday (1st), who will secure a spot in the final of the Campeonato Carioca, at Maracanã. However, this is not the first time the Tricolor has had the chance to clinch qualification over their rival. Nine years ago, the Team of Warriors comfortably overcame their rival and became a finalist in the competition, in a single-match playoff at the same stadium.

Flu and Cruzmaltino came into the clash with strong campaigns throughout the State Championship. The winners of the Taça Guanabara and Taça Rio at the time, respectively, both entered the field with great intensity. However, it was the Tricolor who dominated most of the action until halfway through the first half. Just seven minutes in, Lucas received a pass from Pedro and shot across goal, forcing a save from goalkeeper Martin Silva. At the 10-minute mark, Martin appeared again to block Sornoza’s shot. With the clock showing 21 minutes, Henrique saved two crucial balls and prevented what would have been Fluminense’s first goal. However, Vasco began to assert themselves offensively from the 30th minute onward. In the final moments of the first half, Gilberto, Nenê, and Luis Fabiano found three opportunities, but were unsuccessful.

In the second half, Fluminense returned with a better performance. At 5 minutes, Richarlison opened the scoring for the Team of Warriors after capitalizing on a rebound given by the Vasco goalkeeper. At the 10-minute mark, Wellington Silva, with a backheel, doubled the lead. The rival had a chance with Thalles, but his shot was stopped by Diego Cavalieri at 13 minutes. Needing to score three goals to qualify, Cruzmaltino went all out and ended up having a player sent off. At 15 minutes, Douglas committed a dangerous foul and was shown a red card. Eleven minutes later, Flu secured their spot in the final after Léo scored the third. In the final moments of the game, the Tricolor maintained control and did not face any major threats.

MATCH SUMMARY FLUMINENSE 3 X 0 VASCO – CAMPEONATO CARIOCA

Fluminense

Diego Cavalieri, Lucas, Renato Chaves, Henrique, and Léo; Orejuela, Wendel (Lucas Fernandes), and Sornoza; Wellington Silva (Marcos Junior), Pedro (Marquinho), and Richarlison. Coach: Abel Braga.

Vasco

Martin Silva, Gilberto, Rodrigo, Rafael Marques, and Henrique (Manga); Jean, Douglas, Yago Pikachu (Thalles), and Guilherme Costa; Nenê and Luis Fabiano (Wagner). Coach: Milton Mendes.

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