📹 Corinthians beat Fluminense reserves, move into top half | OneFootball

At Maracanã, Corinthians defeated Fluminense 1-0 on Saturday (13th), in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

With a commitment to the South American Cup next week, coach Renato Gaúcho fielded an entirely reserve team.

This strategy contributed to a lukewarm game, as the tricolor team showed clear signs of lack of coordination on the field.

On the Paulista side, there was little inspiration in the offensive sector, without Rodrigo Garro and Memphis Depay, but a lot of defensive consistency.

With very few shots on the opponent's goal, the Corinthians' victory came after a closed free kick by Matheuzinho.

Defender André Ramalho made a slight deflection, which was enough to beat Fábio.

Trailing on the scoreboard, Fluminense launched more into the attack, attempting to apply pressure, but Corinthians' defense remained firm.

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With the victory, Corinthians reached 29 points and jumped to ninth position, leaving Fluminense, with 28 points, in tenth place.

The Tricolor Carioca returns to the field next Tuesday (16th), when they visit Lanús in Argentina for the first leg of the South American Cup quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Timão only plays next Sunday (21st), when they go to Ilha do Retiro to face Sport, in the 24th round of the Brasileirão.

In the national championship, Fluminense will face Vitória at Barradão on Saturday (20th).

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