Flu through time: in 2014, Flu beat Flamengo in Brasileirão round one | OneFootball

The classic rivalry between Fluminense and Flamengo is one of the most traditional in Brazilian football and has produced memorable matches throughout the history of the Brazilian Championship.

In the 2014 Brasileirão, one of those chapters came right at the start of the competition. Fluminense faced Flamengo at the Maracanã in the fourth round and earned an important victory that put the team among the top spots in the league table.

Victory at the Maracanã

On May 11, 2014, Fluminense and Flamengo faced off at the Maracanã in the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Tricolor, coached by Cristóvão Borges, delivered a solid and efficient performance. With good control of the game and making the most of the chances they created, Fluminense built a convincing 2-0 win over their rival.

The first goal came from Fred, who opened the scoring for Tricolor. With the lead on the scoreboard, Fluminense began to manage the match and exploit the spaces left by Flamengo.

In the second half, the team maintained its defensive organization and managed to extend the lead through Chiquinho, sealing the derby win and confirming all three points at the Maracanã.

The Fla-Flu victory put Fluminense among the top positions in the 2014 Brazilian Championship, consolidating a consistent start to their campaign in the competition, something that could also happen this year if Flu can secure a win in the next derby.

Match details — Fluminense 2-0 Flamengo (2014)

Competition: Brazilian Championship – 4th round Date: 11/05/2014 Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Yellow cards: Cáceres, Paulinho, Mugni, André Santos (FLA); Carlinhos (FLU) Goals: Fred – 10' 1st half (1-0) and Chiquinho – 42' 2nd half (2-0)

Fluminense: Diego Cavalieri; Bruno, Gum, Elivélton and Carlinhos; Diguinho, Jean, Wagner (Chiquinho) and Conca; Rafael Sóbis and Fred (Walter). Coach: Cristóvão Borges.

Flamengo: Felipe; Léo Moura, Samir, Wallace and André Santos; Cáceres (Muralha), Márcio Araújo, Luiz Antônio (Negueba) and Lucas Mugni (Arthur); Alecsandro and Paulinho. Coach: Jayme de Almeida.

Next chapter:

Fluminense and Flamengo will face each other again next Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Maracanã in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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