Decisive figure sets Flu on course against Grêmio | OneFootball

Nonato struck in the 46th minute with a close-range finish, setting Fluminense on their way to a 2-1 win over Grêmio at the Maracanã.

After the restart, he arrived into the box to sweep home from very close range, handing Flu the initiative (46.).

He then kept the Tricolor Gaúcho midfield chasing with calm progression, knitting attacks through tight spaces and recycling possession under pressure. He completed 48 of 52 passes, including eight in the final third.

His work out of possession mattered too: two interceptions, four recoveries and two aerials won underlined a complete midfield shift before he made way (78.).

Because the Tricolor Carioca pushed him on as an extra runner between the lines, his timing and positioning unsettled Imortal and ensured the key phases tilted towards his side.

Flu visit Bahia next. Imortal host Botafogo next.