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Fluminense Overcomes Internacional in Porto Alegre with Solid and Effective Play
Porto Alegre, Brazil – In a match held at the Estádio José Pinheiro Borda, Fluminense defeated Internacional with a score that reflected their superior capitalization of opportunities. The match, part of the 11th round of the Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by a 50% possession split between the two teams, although it was Fluminense who managed to capitalize on their attacks on the rival goal.
K. Serna opened the scoring for Fluminense in the 11th minute, thanks to a good assist from Samuel Xavier. Internacional sought a reaction and generated a larger number of shots, with 15 attempts in total, of which 4 were on target and 4 went wide. However, the Fluminense defense proved solid and managed to contain the home team’s attacks.
In the second half, Fluminense sealed the victory with a goal from Paulo Baya in the 83rd minute, assisted by J. Arias. This goal highlighted the effectiveness of the visiting team, which, despite having fewer shots on goal (8 in total, with 3 on target and 4 wide), was able to convert the clearest chances. The match, officiated by Lucas Paulo Torezin, featured a contested game in midfield, evidenced by the 13 fouls committed by Internacional and the 10 by Fluminense. Alan Patrick of Internacional received a yellow card in the 72nd minute.
Substitutions internacional: at minute 20 Thiago Maia came in and Fernando went out., at minute 46 Gustavo Prado came in and R. Borre went out., at minute 52 Bruno Tabata came in and Vitinho went out., at minute 69 Lucca came in and Bruno Henrique went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 72 Lima came in and Thiago Santos went out., at minute 77 Paulo Baya came in and K. Serna went out., at minute 77 Guga came in and Samuel Xavier went out., at minute 86 Ignacio came in and Martinelli went out., at minute 87 PH Ganso came in and Everaldo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Internacional
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