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Fluminense Edges Out Sport Recife in Thrilling Rio de Janeiro Match
Fluminense defeated Sport Recife 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game, part of the 7th round of the 2025 Serie A Brasileirao, was officiated by Rafael Rodrigo Klein. Fluminense dominated possession (63%), but Sport Recife created dangerous opportunities when they had the chance.
Pablo gave Sport Recife the lead in the 24th minute, assisted by Lucas Lima. However, Fluminense fought back in the second half. Kenedy Serna equalized in the 60th minute, assisted by J. Arias, and Everaldo secured the victory in the 90th minute, also with an assist from Arias.
The match was a tense affair, with five yellow cards shown to Sport Recife players (Atencio, Hereda, Lucas Lima, Caique Franca, and Carlos Alberto) and one to a Fluminense player (Lima). Fluminense had more shots on goal (18 shots, 7 on target) than Sport Recife (11 shots, 5 on target), demonstrating their superiority in the game. Despite the loss, Sport Recife showed determination and competitiveness.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 46 K. Serna came in and A. Canobbio went out., at minute 55 Nonato came in and Hercules went out., at minute 55 Lima came in and PH Ganso went out., at minute 70 R. Lezcano came in and Martinelli went out.
Substitutions sport recife: at minute 65 Lenny Lobato came in and R. Atencio went out., at minute 65 Du Queiroz came in and Ze Lucas went out., at minute 86 Carlos Alberto came in and Pablo went out., at minute 86 Arthur Sousa came in and Chrystian Barletta went out., at minute 88 Dalbert came in and Igor Carius went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fluminense
Sport Recife
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