English:
Fluminense Stuns Inter with Tactical Victory in Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina – In a hard-fought match at the Bank of America Stadium, Fluminense secured an important victory over Inter in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Brazilian team, despite conceding 68% possession to Inter, demonstrated great attacking effectiveness and defensive solidity.
The match began with intensity, and in the 3rd minute, Germán Cano opened the scoring for Fluminense, without assistance. However, Inter tried to respond, although their efforts were interrupted by a series of yellow cards. K. Asllani was booked for Inter in the 8th minute, while G. Cano of Fluminense received a yellow card in the 16th minute, marking a rather eventful start to the match.
The first half continued with intense play, reflected in the cautions to J. Freytes and Rene of Fluminense, and to A. Bastoni of Inter. A goal by Ignacio for Fluminense was disallowed by VAR for offside in the 40th minute, maintaining the minimal lead for the Brazilian team. Coach Renato Gaucho also received a yellow card just before halftime.
In the second half, Inter searched persistently for an equalizer, but the Fluminense defense remained firm. Inter made a series of offensive changes to try to change the course of the match, but to no avail. In the final minutes, Hercules sealed the victory for Fluminense in the 90th minute, extending the lead and ensuring passage to the next round.
Despite the superiority in possession (68% against 32%), Inter failed to convert their opportunities, finishing with 15 shots, of which only 4 were on target. Fluminense, with less possession, was more effective, with 11 shots and 4 on target. Referee Iván Barton showed a total of 6 yellow cards, 4 for Fluminense and 2 for Inter, reflecting the intensity of the match.
Substitutions inter: at minute 53 D. Dumfries came in and Luis Henrique went out., at minute 53 K. Asllani came in and P. Sucic went out., at minute 53 H. Mkhitaryan came in and V. Carboni went out., at minute 66 M. Thuram came in and S. Esposito went out., at minute 71 A. Bastoni came in and Carlos Augusto went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 60 Martinelli came in and Hercules went out., at minute 60 Nonato came in and Lima went out., at minute 66 G. Cano came in and Everaldo went out., at minute 81 F. Bernal came in and Thiago Santos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Inter
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Fluminense
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