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Fluminense defeats Corinthians in a hard-fought match at Neo Química Arena
São Paulo, Brazil – Fluminense defeated Corinthians 2-0 in a thrilling match played on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, as part of the fourth round of the 2025 Brazilian Serie A. Despite Corinthians dominating possession (59%), Fluminense proved more effective in attack.
The match was marked by tension, with two yellow cards for each team. Fluminense’s Canobbio and Corinthians’ Matheuzinho received yellow cards in the first and second halves respectively. Later in the game, Martinez and Nonato were also cautioned. The score was opened in the 63rd minute with a goal by René for Fluminense. The victory was sealed in the 82nd minute with a penalty converted by J. Arias. Although Corinthians had 10 shots, only two were on target, while Fluminense, with fewer shots (8), had greater accuracy, with 4 shots on target.
The victory leaves Fluminense in a good position in the table, while Corinthians will have to analyze their lack of effectiveness in front of goal.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 46 Nonato came in and Lima went out., at minute 77 Everaldo came in and G. Cano went out., at minute 78 K. Serna came in and A. Canobbio went out., at minute 88 Thiago Santos came in and F. Bernal went out., at minute 90 R. Lezcano came in and J. Arias went out.
Substitutions corinthians: at minute 65 Talles Magno came in and A. Carrillo went out., at minute 76 J. Martinez came in and Raniele went out., at minute 76 H. Hernandez came in and Angel Romero went out., at minute 76 Maycon came in and Breno Bidon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Corinthians
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