Fluminense beat La Guaira to reach the Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Fluminense beat Deportivo La Guaira 3-1 and qualified for the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The Tricolor got goals from Savarino, Hércules, and Canobbio to take all three points at the Maracanã. To secure a spot in the next round, the Warriors Team also relied on a Rivadavia win over Bolívar.

How the match went

First half:

Fluminense started the match on the front foot against La Guaira, and just four minutes in, Canobbio got to the byline and tried to pull the ball back, but it struck the defender’s hand and the referee awarded a penalty. Savarino stepped up and opened the scoring at the Maracanã. Shortly after the goal, the Venezuelan side took advantage of a midfield mistake and leveled things with a fine goal from Londoño.

After conceding, the Tricolor went back on the attack, but it was La Guaira who almost scored a second. After a low cross, Londoño got a clean shot off, but Fábio made a great save. Soon after, in the 24th minute, Martinelli found Hércules with a beautiful pass, and he finished well to score Fluminense’s second.

With the lead on the scoreboard, the Tricolor lowered the intensity a bit and saw their rival control possession more. Luis Zubeldía’s team sat a little deeper and, without much control of the ball, failed to create chances until the end of the first half. La Guaira, despite having possession, also failed to threaten goalkeeper Fábio.

Second half:

Fluminense came back better for the second half, looking to attack more. Just three minutes in, Acosta took a dangerous free kick. Soon after, the Argentine weaved through the box and was brought down, but even with VAR assistance, the referee did not award the clear penalty. The Tricolor kept pushing and dominated the second half. In the 21st minute, Canobbio took advantage of a loose ball in the box, nutmegged the opposing full-back, and finished with the outside of his foot, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

With a big lead on the scoreboard, the Tricolor kept control of the match and simply managed the result to secure the win. The Warriors Team did create a few chances, but none seriously troubled the goalkeeper.

Next match

Fluminense return to action next Sunday (31) at 8 p.m. to face Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão. It will be the Tricolor’s last match before the break for the World Cup.

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