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Fluminense Secures Victory in Cali in Hard-Fought Match
Santiago de Cali was the stage for an intense match at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, where Fluminense defeated América de Cali in the Round of 16 of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
The score opened early with an own goal by Y. Candelo in the 7th minute, giving Fluminense the lead. In the 15th minute, A. Canobbio extended the advantage for the Brazilian team. América de Cali dominated possession with 69% and generated a total of 22 shots, although only 4 were on target. The Colombian team also had 12 corner kicks.
Despite the ball control and constant pressure, América de Cali did not manage to score until the 90th minute, when C. Barrios reduced the deficit with a goal assisted by M. Castillo. However, the goal came too late to change the final result. The match saw a total of 11 fouls by América de Cali and 6 by Fluminense, with one yellow card for each team (C. Barrios for América and Thiago Santos for Fluminense). Fluminense, with 31% possession, managed to capitalize on their opportunities, with 10 total shots, of which 3 were on target.
Substitutions america de cali: at minute 54 L. Ramos came in and R. Holgado went out., at minute 63 S. Navarro came in and M. Castillo went out., at minute 81 J. Lucumi came in and D. Bocanegra went out., at minute 81 Y. Candelo came in and Y. Garces went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 68 Lima came in and L. Acosta went out., at minute 68 Martinelli came in and F. Bernal went out., at minute 79 Hercules came in and Thiago Santos went out., at minute 79 A. Canobbio came in and Guga went out., at minute 79 Everaldo came in and G. Cano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
America de Cali
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