Fluminense beat Remo 2-0 this Thursday (12), at Mangueirão, in a game valid for the 5th round of the Brazilian Championship. The goals of the match were scored by Jhon Kennedy and Canobbio.
With the result, the Rio club rose two positions, taking 3rd place in the table with ten points. The team from Pará falls to 17th place, occupying the relegation zone with three points.
How was the game
The Remo fans got excited six minutes into the first half, when Alef Manga received a throw from Pikachu and advanced quickly in a counterattack. However, Fábio anticipated and managed to regain possession of the ball.
In the 11th minute, Fluminense arrived at the edge of the area exchanging passes, Savarino infiltrated from the right and found John Kennedy in the area. Instead of finishing, the attacker fumbled, but managed to return it to Martinelli, who shot wide.
The Rio team opened the scoring at Mangueirão soon after. After a corner kick, Renê was left with Lucho’s cross and hit the cross. John Kennedy stretched out and headed towards the back of the goal. Afterwards, Canobbio almost expanded when he hit the post.
The number 9 found the net again in the 27th minute, but the shot was canceled due to offside.
Fábio prevented Remo from equalizing in the 40th minute. Pikachu crossed to Vitor Bueno, who headed it into the corner. The goalkeeper made the save, and Samuel Xavier arrived to prevent João Pedro from getting the rebound.
Fluminense’s second goal came in the 17th minute of the second half. Savarino opened for Lucho Acosta on the left, and the midfielder made a beautiful cross to the head of Canobbio, who rose high to score.
The game, which started at an intense pace, cooled down halfway through the second half. However, the team led by Zubeldía continued to control possession, but without converting the chances into new goals. The confrontation ended with the visitors winning 2-0.
Sixth round of the Brasileirão
Remo’s next match will be on Sunday (15), against Coritiba, at Couto Pereira. On the same day, Fluminense faces Athletico-PR, at Maracanã.
