On the night of this Thursday (17), the classic Fluminense x Flamengo took place at Maracanã, where Fluminense defeated Flamengo 2-0 in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite missing a penalty in the first half, Fluminense shone in the second half, securing three valuable points that elevate them to 15th place in the table.
Match Summary: Fluminense x Flamengo
Despite a tough start, where Fluminense was under pressure and missed a penalty opportunity, the team quickly recovered. Goals from Lima and John Arias secured the victory for the Tricolor.
First Half
In the first 45 minutes, Flamengo dominated the match, with Bruno Henrique and Aracaju pressuring the defense of Fluminense. Bruno Henrique almost opened the scoring with a dangerous shot. The most controversial moment occurred at the end of the first half when Fluminense was awarded a penalty, but Ganso's shot was saved by Rossi, the goalkeeper of Flamengo.
Second Half
Right at the beginning of the second half, Fluminense opened the scoring in the 50th minute. Ganso made a backheel assist to Caon Elias on the right, who crossed for Lima to score. Ten minutes later, John Arias, in a play with Martinelli, scored the second goal, consolidating the victory. Despite several offensive changes from Flamengo's coach, Fluminense's defense remained firm.
Technical Data: Fluminense x Flamengo
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Match: Flamengo 0 x 2 Fluminense - Brazilian Championship, 30th round
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Date and Time: October 17, 2024, at 8 PM (Brasília time)
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Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
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Goals: Lima, 50 minutes (0-1); Arias, 60 minutes (0-2)
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Yellow Cards: Bruno Henrique (Flamengo); Samuel Xavier, Martinelli and Ganso (Fluminense)
Lineups: Fluminense x Flamengo
Flamengo (coach: Felipe Luis):
Rossi; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Elton Lucas (Alex Sandro); Léo Ortiz, Allan, Aracaju (Plata); Matheus Gonçalves (Arasqueta), Gabigol (Lorran), Bruno Henrique (Michael)
Fluminense (coach: Mano Menezes):
Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Manoel, Thiago Santos, Diogo Barbosa; Bernal (Victor Hugo), Martinelli, Lima, Ganso (Isaac); Marquinhos (Arias), Caon Elias (Cano)
Standings: Flamengo x Fluminense
This victory had a crucial impact on Fluminense's battle against relegation, helping the team rise to 15th place, temporarily escaping the relegation zone (Z4) with 33 points. On the other hand, Flamengo, while maintaining 4th place, may see its distance from leader Botafogo increase, which will result in greater pressure in the fight for Libertadores spots.
Next Matches: Fluminense x Flamengo
Flamengo is preparing for an important match — the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Corinthians on October 20 (Sunday), at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Neo Química. A draw will be enough to advance to the final. Fluminense, in turn, will play against Athletico-PR, who are at the bottom of the league, on October 22 (Tuesday), at 7:30 PM.
Referee and Technical Support
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Referee: Rafael Klaus (FIFA-SP)
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Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (FIFA-SP), Marcelo Carvalho Vangas (RS)
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VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)
Post-Match Statements
After the match, Fluminense coach Mano Menezes expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and praised the determination and resilience of the players. He stated: “Despite missing a penalty, the players showed great determination and execution. This victory is very important.”
The goalscorer, Lima, also commented: “This victory belongs to the whole team; we fought together, and that’s what we deserved.” Arias added: “Coming back and contributing to the victory makes me proud; we need to maintain this performance in the upcoming matches.”
The coach of Flamengo, Felipe Luis, acknowledged that mistakes led to the defeat and highlighted that the team needs to be more focused in preparation for the Copa do Brasil semifinal.
Match Impact
With the victory, the standings of Flamengo x Fluminense were significantly impacted. Fluminense temporarily distanced itself from the relegation zone, while Flamengo will need to redouble attention to maintain its position in the G-4 of the Brazilian Championship.
