“Hulk opens the scoring with a well-taken finish to put Fluminense ahead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Gustavo Henrique equalizes from close range after a corner following a flurry of Corinthians shots”
“Hulk restores Fluminense's lead with a goal assisted by Ganso, just minutes after Corinthians had drawn level, snuffing out the home side's momentum”
Pivotal“Kevin Serna adds a third in stoppage time to seal the away win despite Corinthians' territorial dominance throughout”
PivotalOutstanding performance

Corinthians controlled the game from start to finish statistically, racking up 20 shots, 11 corners and dominating possession 57-43, but wastefulness in front of goal proved fatal against a clinical Fluminense side happy to sit back and strike. Hulk was the difference-maker, opening the scoring in the first half and then restoring Fluminense's lead in the 76th minute right after Corinthians had leveled through Gustavo Henrique. Kevin Serna sealed it with a stoppage-time third that flattered the scoreline given Corinthians' territorial dominance. For Fluminense, this is a huge away result built on efficiency rather than control; for Corinthians, it's a frustrating reminder that dominance without conversion means nothing in Serie A.
How entertaining was this match?
Corinthians host Fluminense desperate for a response after a five-game losing streak, Libertadores elimination, and fan protests at training. Fluminense, fresh off a dramatic Libertadores semifinal qualification, arrive with momentum and a top-five spot to defend.