Fluminense 3:2 Palmeiras — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Fluminense beat Palmeiras 3-2 in the Brasileiro Série A, coming from behind twice before landing a decisive goal in the 90th minute. The win keeps their momentum going in a match that swung back and forth.

Gustavo Gómez put Palmeiras ahead in the tenth minute, but Hulk equalised three minutes before the break from Agustín Canobbio's pass. Maurício looked to have won it for the visitors with a goal in the 82nd minute, only for Kevin Serna to level three minutes later. Fluminense then snatched all three points with a goal in the 90th minute.

The hosts controlled the game, enjoying 60% possession and creating five big chances to Palmeiras' two, with an expected-goals total of 2.72 to 1.68. Palmeiras actually had one more shot on target, but Fluminense's greater pressure told in the end.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Fluminense vs Palmeiras?

Fluminense 3-2 Palmeiras (Brasileiro Série A).

Who scored?

Gustavo Gómez (10', assist Joaquín Piquerez) for Palmeiras; Hulk (42', assist Agustín Canobbio) for Fluminense; Maurício (82', assist José López) for Palmeiras; Kevin Serna (85') for Fluminense; Germán Cano (90', assist Matheus Martinelli) for Fluminense.

Was Fluminense's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Fluminense won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Fluminense vs Palmeiras?

Yellow cards: Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras); Guga (Fluminense); Agustín Canobbio (Fluminense); Arthur Gabriel (Palmeiras); Luciano Acosta (Fluminense); Matheus Martinelli (Fluminense); Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras).

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