Fluminense held by Lanús, out of Copa Sul-Americana quarters | OneFootball

Fluminense is out of the Sul-Americana. The tricolors drew 1-1 with Lanús, this Tuesday, at Maracanã. As they were defeated in the first leg by 1-0, in Argentina, the Cariocas were eliminated in the quarterfinals, with an aggregate of 2-1. After the match, coach Renato Gaúcho resigned.

Needing a turnaround, Fluminense opened the scoring in the first half, with Canobbio. However, the Argentine club tied in the final stage, with Aquino.

Match situation

Now, Lanús awaits its opponent in the semifinal. Universidad de Chile and Alianza Lima face off this Thursday, in Chile, to determine the next to advance in the stage.

📋 Match summary

🟢⚪🔴 Fluminense 1 x 1 Lanús-ARG ⚪🔴 🏟️ Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: September 23, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow cards: Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê (Fluminense); Segovia (Lanús)

Goals ⚽ Fluminense: Canobbio, 19’ 1st half ⚽ Lanús: Aquino, 22’ 2nd half

Fluminense: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Hércules (Otávio), Martinelli and Acosta (John Kennedy); Serna (Keno), Canobbio (Riquelme) and Everaldo (Cano) Coach: Renato Gaúcho

Lanús: Losada; Pérez (Muñoz), Izquierdoz, Canale and Marcich; Medina, Cardozo, Segovia (Aquino), Marcelino Moreno (Watson) and Salvio (Morgantini); Castillo (Bou) Coach: Mauricio Pellegrino

How was the game?

Fluminense started the match pressuring Lanús. The tricolors tried on aerial balls and scared on two occasions. However, Everaldo and Acosta headed for the baseline. The home team continued with the offensive posture and opened the scoring at 19 minutes. Serna made a good move and crossed for Acosta, who set up for Canobbio to volley into the net.

Even after the goal, Fluminense remained on the attack. The Cariocas almost extended at 23 minutes. Samuel Xavier shot from the entrance of the area and hit the Argentine post.

In the second half, Lanús tried to advance in search of a tie. But it was Fluminense who almost scored at eight minutes when Martinelli got the ball in the area and shot at goalkeeper Losada. Then, it was Freytes' turn to take advantage of the cross, but he headed for the baseline.

The Argentinians were not intimidated and reached the tie at 22 minutes. Aquino combined with Marcelino Moreno and touched on Fábio's exit.

Next matches

Fluminense Hosts Botafogo, at Maracanã, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão, at 4 PM (Brasília time) next Sunday.

Lanús Visits Instituto AC Cordoba, at Estadio Juan Domingo Perón, for the tenth round of the Argentine Clausura, at 8:15 PM next Sunday.

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