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Fluminense Edges Out Vasco da Gama in Tense Clash at Estádio Nilton Santos
Rio de Janeiro – In a match filled with tension and cards, Fluminense managed to overcome Vasco da Gama at the Estádio Nilton Santos, in the Carioca – 1 semi-finals. Despite Vasco da Gama dominating possession with 63%, Fluminense was more effective in front of goal.
The match was characterized by physical play and numerous fouls. Andres Gomez of Vasco da Gama received the first yellow card in the 21st minute, quickly followed by a flurry of bookings for Fluminense in the 22nd, 23rd, and 44th minutes for F. Bernal, J. Freytes, and L. Acosta respectively. K. Serna put Fluminense ahead in the 31st minute, thanks to an assist from F. Bernal.
The second half continued with the same intensity. John Kennedy of Fluminense was booked in the 57th minute. A crucial moment arrived in the 64th minute, when F. Bernal received a red card, leaving Fluminense with ten players. The match continued with an exchange of yellow cards for J. Rojas of Vasco da Gama in the 71st minute, and several more bookings towards the end of the match.
Despite the numerical advantage on the field, Vasco da Gama failed to capitalize. Fluminense, despite having less possession (37%) and committing more fouls (22 compared to Vasco da Gama’s 11), managed to maintain their lead. Vasco da Gama finished the match with 8 shots (2 on target) and Fluminense with 12 (4 on target), demonstrating greater effectiveness in front of the opponent’s goal.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 53 N. Moreira came in and Adson went out., at minute 67 Tche Tche came in and Brenner went out., at minute 80 J. Rojas came in and M. Hinestroza went out., at minute 80 Paulo Henrique came in and Lucas Piton went out.
Substitutions fluminense: at minute 66 John Kennedy came in and Nonato went out., at minute 77 L. Acosta came in and Guilherme Arana went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vasco DA Gama
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