Flúnel do Tempo: 2010 win over Santos sparked Brazilian title run | OneFootball

The clash between Fluminense and Santos is one of the traditional matchups in Brazilian football, bringing together teams that have delivered great moments throughout the history of the Brazilian Championship.

In the overall head-to-head record, the numbers show a balanced rivalry. The teams have already faced each other 109 times, with 43 Fluminense wins, 25 draws, and 41 Santos wins, in addition to 171 goals scored by Tricolor and 166 conceded, according to data from the website fluzao.info.

An important away win in 2010

Among the notable encounters, one of the most remembered by Fluminense fans took place in the 2010 Brazilian Championship, a season that would end with Fluminense winning the national title, with a decisive goal by Alan.

On July 18, 2010, Tricolor visited Santos at Vila Belmiro and earned an important 1-0 victory against an opponent that featured names such as Neymar, Robinho, and Paulo Henrique Ganso.

Even playing away from home against a technically very skilled team, Fluminense knew how to defend well and make the most of its chance, securing three crucial points in the team’s campaign in the competition.

Match details — Santos 0 x 1 Fluminense (2010)

Competition: Brazilian Championship

Date: 07/18/2010

Venue: Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)

Santos: Rafael, Maranhão, Edu Dracena, Durval and Pará; Arouca, Wesley (Madson), Paulo Henrique Ganso and Robinho; Neymar (Zé Eduardo) and André (Marcel).

Head coach: Dorival Júnior

Fluminense: Fernando Henrique, Gum, André Luis and Leandro Euzébio; Mariano, Diogo (Marquinho), Diguinho, Darío Conca (Júlio César) and Carlinhos; Rodriguinho (Alan) and Fred.

Head coach: Muricy Ramalho

Next chapter

Fluminense and Santos will face each other again this Sunday at 4 p.m. at Vila Belmiro, in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Tricolor takes the field looking to shake off its poor run and return to winning ways after a streak of four matches without a positive result.

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