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·15 de janeiro de 2026

John Kennedy shines as Fluminense beat Madureira in Carioca opener

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Fluminense debuted with a victory in the Campeonato Carioca. This Wednesday, the tricolors defeated Madureira 2-1 at the Luso-Brasileiro. The team from Laranjeiras opened the scoring in the first half with Lezcano. Madureira equalized soon after with Marcão, but Flu secured the victory in the final stage with John Kennedy.

Standings Situation

With the result, Fluminense reached three points in group A. Meanwhile, the Suburban Tricolor remains without points in group B.

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"📋 Match Summary🔴 FLUMINENSE 2 x 1 MADUREIRA 🔵🏆 Competition: Campeonato Carioca 🏟️ Location: Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7 PM (Brasília time) 🟨 Yellow Cards: Wallace (Madureira) 🟥 Red Cards: NoneRefereeingReferee: Alex Gomes StéfanoAssistants: Hugo Filemon Soares Pinto and Juan Motta CidriVAR: Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva CoelhoGoals⚽ Rubén Lezcano, 40′ of 1st Half (Fluminense)⚽ Marcão, 42′ of 1st Half (Madureira)⚽ John Kennedy, 30′ of 2nd Half (Fluminense)Fluminense: Vitor Eudes; Júlio Fidelis, Jemmes, Igor Rabello, and Guilherme Arana (Léo Jance); Wallace Davi, Otávio (Luiz Fernando), and Lezcano (Agner); Santi Moreno (Matheus Reis), Riquelme (Davi Schuindt), and John Kennedy Coach: Maxi Cuberas (assistant)Madureira: Neguete, Celsinho (Julio Cesar), Jean, Marcão, and Matheus Julião; Rodrigo Lindoso, Wallace (Héricles), and Juninho; Felipe Claudino (Jacó), Maranhão (Ricardo Oliveira), and Vinícius Balotelli (Cauã) Coach: Felipe SurianHow the Game WasThe match started lively, with both teams focused on the attack. Fluminense created the first good chance of the match at eight minutes. Santi Moreno took advantage of a ball in the area and shot first-time for a good save by Neguete. The play encouraged Fluminense, which continued with an offensive stance. So much so that the Laranjeiras team almost opened the scoring at 18 minutes, when Guilherme Arana crossed low and found Lezcano in the area. The midfielder shot and saw Marcão save on the line.Madureira managed to have its first chance only at 31 minutes. Celsinho took a free kick with skill, but was stopped by a good save from Vitor Eudes. However, Fluminense's response came in great style at 39. After a good exchange of passes, the ball reached Lezcano, who sent it into the net. When it seemed that Fluminense would have tranquility, Madureira equalized at 41 minutes. Marcão took advantage of a corner kick and headed with no chance for Vitor Eudes.In the second half, the Laranjeiras team returned with an offensive posture. Fluminense had a good chance at eight minutes when Lezcano took advantage of a cross and headed for a save by Neguete. However, after that, the match's intensity dropped. Fluminense had more ball possession but was stopped by Madureira's defense. The situation changed at 28 minutes. In a good exchange of passes, the ball reached John Kennedy in the area. The forward did not forgive and sent it into the net.Only after the setback did Madureira seek the attack with more intensity. However, Fluminense managed to maintain possession and almost extended the lead at 44 minutes. Julio Fidelis made a great play but saw the defense prevent the goal. Even so, the tricolors could celebrate the triumph in the State Championship debut.Upcoming MatchesFluminenseMatch: Boavista-RJ vs. FluminenseDate and time: January 17, 2026 (Saturday) | 6:30 PM (Brasília time)Competition: Campeonato CariocaLocation: Elcyr Resende de Mendonça StadiumMadureiraMatch: Bangu vs. MadureiraDate and time: January 17, 2026 (Saturday) | 6:30 PM (Brasília time)Competition: Campeonato CariocaLocation: Moça Bonita

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