In a dynamic match at the Maracanã, Fluminense secured a 3-1 victory over Corinthians this Wednesday (1) during the ninth round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
The game clearly mirrored the standings, with Fluminense showcasing superior organization across all areas, while Corinthians struggled offensively.
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Interestingly, the first significant opportunity fell to Corinthians right at the start, but goalkeeper Fábio, even at the age of 45, proved his worth and demonstrated why fans are advocating for his inclusion in the Brazil national team.
In a milestone moment, John Kennedy made his 150th appearance for the club and, having been the hero in the 2023 Libertadores, opened the scoring by elegantly maneuvering around the goalkeeper.
Kevin Serna also played a crucial role in this goal, contributing with his swift play.
Exploiting Corinthians’ high defensive line, Fluminense extended their lead before halftime. Serna charged forward, struck the post, and Hércules capitalized on the rebound, slotting it through the goalkeeper’s legs.
After halftime, as Lingard made his debut, Corinthians tried to challenge Fábio with a long-range shot, but he was up to the task.
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Goalkeeper Kauê, who was substituting Hugo Souza while the latter was with the national team, pulled off impressive saves, including a remarkable effort from Samuel Xavier.
Fluminense’s third goal came from Rodrigo Castillo, who finished off a pass from Martinelli within the box.
In injury time, Corinthians managed to score through André. The goal was initially questioned for a possible “high foot” incident, but after a VAR review, it was deemed valid.
😱 Tensions Rise at the Maracanã
Tempers flared between Fluminense and Corinthians players throughout the match, leading to several clashes.
By the 15-minute mark, calls for a red card were already being voiced.
Centre-back Gabriel Paulista even made a move against Lucho Acosta.
However, the standout incident was Allan receiving a red card for an obscene gesture.
🚦 Current Standings
With their second consecutive win in the Brasileirão, Fluminense climbed to 19 points, now tied with league leaders Palmeiras, who remain on top due to goal difference (9 to 6).
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On the other hand, Corinthians find themselves winless in their last six matches, remaining at 10 points in 11th place.
The Laranjeiras Tricolor will be back on the pitch on Saturday (4) against Coritiba at Couto Pereira in the 10th round.
Meanwhile, Timão will host Internacional at the Neo QuÃmica Arena on Sunday (5).
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