The winning goal was scored by left-back Renê, in the first half, ensuring the Rio team’s presence in the classification zone for the next edition of the Libertadores.
confirmed his reaction when he won 1-0, this Wednesday (29), at Maracanã, in a delayed game of the 12th round. The winning goal was scored by left-back Renê, in the first half, ensuring the Rio team’s presence in the qualifying zone for the next edition of the Libertadores. With the result, Fluminense reached 47 points and overtook Botafogo, taking sixth place based on the number of victories — 14 against 13. Ceará, on the other hand, suffered its 13th defeat and fell to 14th place, with 35 points, keeping a dangerous distance from the relegation zone.
The match started off balanced, with good competition in midfield and intensity on both sides. Fluminense was more efficient and opened the scoring in the 25th minute, with a free kick from Renê, who beat the Ceará goalkeeper. The move generated complaints from the visiting team due to Marllon’s hand touch before the foul, but the referee upheld the decision.
In the first half, the Rio team had 57% possession of the ball and only one successful shot — precisely the one that led to the goal. Ceará tried to react with three attacks, but without putting goalkeeper Fábio in danger. In the final stage, Fluminense continued to control the game and almost doubled it in the 18th minute, when Cannobio hit the post after a play by Renê and John Kennedy. Ceará grew in the final minutes, but came up against Tricolor’s strong marking and lack of offensive precision.
With the victory, Fluminense recorded two consecutive victories and showed progress in the final stretch of the championship. The teams will face each other again next Sunday (2), at 4pm, at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo
